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 ...