To enter through the DOOR OF FAITH…

… with Mary, blessed because she believed (Lk 1:45)

Apostolic letter Porta Fidei, 13 Benedict XVI Apostolic letter Porta Fidei, 13

„By faith, Mary accepted the Angel’s word and believed the message that she was to become the Mother of God in the obedience of her devotion.”

Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word. (Lk 1:38)

„Visiting Elizabeth, she raised her hymn of praise to the Most High for the marvels he worked in those who trust him.”

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; (…) His mercy is from age to age to those who fear him. (Lk 1:46.50)

„With joy and trepidation she gave birth to her only son, keeping her virginity intact.”

and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests. Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests. (Lk 2:14)

Trusting in Joseph, her husband, she took Jesus to Egypt to save him from Herod’s persecution.

Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. (Mt 2:13)

„With the same faith, she followed the Lord in his preaching and remained with him all the way to Golgotha.”

Woman, behold, your son. Behold, your Mother. (Jn 19:26.27)

„By faith, Mary tasted the fruits of Jesus’ resurrection…”

[She] kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart. (Lk 2:19)

„… she passed them on to the Twelve assembled with her in the Upper Room to receive the Holy Spirit…”

All these devoted themselves with one accord to prayer, together with (…) Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers. (Acts 1:14)

by the living recognition „By faith, we too live: by the living recognition of the Lord Jesus, present in our lives and in our history.”

Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul 2012 Music: Maxence Larrieu, Prelude No. 1 in C Major: Ave Maria