Our Journey to Christmas with Mary

We See the Star

During this second week of Advent, we behold a Star arise in our hearts. It is our Mother Mary, who points the way to her Divine Son. The rays of light that issue from this bright Star are the virtues that shine forth with such resplendence from her Immaculate Heart. The golden rays of her humble obedience, the silver rays of her immaculate purity, and the azure rays of her self-effacement furnish us with abundant matter for meditation and imitation. As we go about our duties, however humble or great, we endeavor to keep our eyes faithfully fixed upon this celestial Star in order to reproduce her virtues in our daily lives; striving to think speak and act as Mary would. Finding ourselves in any difficulty, we pray that we may heed St. Bernard's advice: "If temptation storms, or you fall upon the rocks of tribulation, look to the Star and call upon Mary..."

Focus of the Second Week: Union with Our Lady

​A Star shines in the eastern sky,
A Heaven-sent Child is on His way
Seeking for souls He comes to earth,
Mindful of us by night, by day.

​O Mary, sweet Star of the Sea, shine upon the horizon of my soul and dispel the darkness of self-seeking, that I may prepare with thee for the new birth of the Divine Child in my heart... that I may contemplate His beauty and lovingly embrace Him.

O Mary, do thou bring thy holy Child to me!