A powerful name

For St Bernard Mary, that the Mother of God could not have received a name that better expresses her excellence, her greatness, and her dignity. Mary's name is a name of Power, which means mistress, lady, sovereign, because Mary is the Sovereign Queen of Heaven and Earth.
The Lord God blessed her above all women and exalted her name so high that her praise will never fade from the mouths of the faithful. (Cf Luke 1: 39 -59) indeed all generations will call her blessed.
The celebration of the Holy name of Mary spread widely from 1684 in recognition of the victory of Vienna against the Turks. “Let us walk with confidence under the protection of Heaven and with the assistance of the Most Holy Virgin.”

St Ambrose teaches that the name of Mary is a delicious balm that spreads the odor of grace. For St Ephraim, the name of Mary is a name of salvation as it is rightly called the Key to Heaven. The great asset St Bernard believed that “The name of Mary alone, puts all demons to flight…”

In fine, the name of Mary, the Mother of God, is filled with divine graces and blessings," as St. Methodius says. So much so, that St. Bonaventure declares, "that thy name, O Mary, cannot be pronounced without bringing some grace to him who does so devoutly."

Prayer:
Grant, O Gentle Lady, that we may often remember to name you with love and confidence. "Mary, Mother of Christ, Mother of divine love and help of Christians, pray for us!

Father Georges sac