The Immaculate Heart of Mary and the journey to Holiness (HOMILY FOR SATURDAY OF THE NINTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II (IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY - JUNE 08, 2024)

Holiness is a Possibility (HOMILY FOR SATURDAY OF THE NINTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II (IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY - JUNE 08, 2024) 2Tim.4:1-8; Ps.71; Like 2:41-51

Dear faithful,

As we celebrate the Immaculate Heart of Mary today, we continue to delve into the profound theme of the heart's sanctity. Following the celebration of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we now turn to honor Mary's heart, equally hallowed and pure. This reality bears significant implications for us as Christians, affirming that a sanctified heart is not beyond our reach.

The possibility of holiness within our hearts is a testament to the transformative power of grace. We are capable of guiding our hearts' impulses, ensuring that only that which is noble and good takes root; we can discipline our hearts to reject negativity at its inception.

The sanctity of Mary's heart was achieved through her unwavering union with the Heart of Jesus, a union forged by an earnest commitment to God's will, visible to none but known to all. To emulate this holiness, we must surrender our desires in favor of divine providence, even when it requires personal sacrifice.

Holiness, my dear brothers and sisters, is an attainable endeavor. A holy heart is the wellspring of words that are both reliable and true. Trustworthiness and integrity are the hallmarks of a sanctified life. To be holy is to be authentic in speech and intention.

The path to holiness may indeed be strewn with challenges, yet it is unequivocally navigable. It is the only path that leads to the assurance of salvation and the serenity of true peace.

Let us, therefore, aspire to the purity of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, allowing her example to guide us toward the sanctification of our own hearts.

Amen.

God bless you all