This Week's Bulletin Sermon

A Month with Mary, In Union with Our Mother
May 22, 2022

During this Month of Mary, we should keep company with her and learn from her. The Blessed Virgin Mary suffered so much during her life, but most especially when standing at the foot of the Cross. The sword pierced her heart, giving her extremely sensible wounds. The first affliction at the foot of the Cross was the loss of her Son, who was the most perfect Son of all children that ever were, are or will be. Her Son’s Heart was opened with a lance, His hands and feet were pierced and He died between two thieves in the prime of His life. What a torment this must have been for Our Mother! Why did He shed His Blood? To save your soul. If He suffered this for you, what are you going to do in return? How much do we add to the sufferings of Our Mother by not amending our lives and loving God with our whole hearts?

The second affliction at the foot of the Cross was seeing the indifference and mockery that was thrown toward our Savior. The Blood of the Savior is poured out for all and yet some are not interested. The indifference and mockery of sinners causes more suffering for Our Mother, who is also their Mother, even if they do not acknowledge her. This will be a further accusation against these sinners when they stand before the Lord. 

Let us not add to the suffering of Our Mother in heaven. Instead, let us make reparation for our sins and those of others. Through faithful devotion to her, we can help bring about the conversion of sinners. Living a life in union with Mary is also a life lived in union with her Son.

Sincerely in Christ,

Rev. Charles Van Vliet, FSSP
Pastor, Regina Caeli Parish