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" I am not a priest and cannot bless them, but all that the heart of a mother can ask of God for her children, I ask of Him and will never cease to ask Him." ~ Sister Marie

“The grace of our Lord be with us forever.” ~ Sr. Marie

Thursday, January 1, 2009

Mary, Mother of God - January 1st


With me please consecrate this new year of 2009 to the Mother of God through the intercession of Sister Marie de Mandat-Grancey and pray for peace on earth to Mary's little child, the Prince of Peace. As I sang this hymn (below) at Mass last evening I was so touched by the lyrics and wanted to share them with you. They are a beautiful meditation on this holy day as we again step in faith into another year on this earth. Mary, our Mother, Queen of Peace leads the way. Let us fearlessly follow her into 2009 confidently holding the hand of Sister Marie.

Sing of Mary

Sing of Mary, pure and lowly,
Virgin mother undefiled,
Sing of God's own Son most holy,
Who became her little child.

Fairest child of fairest mother,
God the Lord who came to earth,
Word made flesh, our very brother,
Takes our nature by his birth.

Sing of Jesus, son of Mary,
In the home at Nazareth.
Toil and labour cannot weary
Love enduring unto death.

Constant was the love he gave her,
Though he went forth from her side,
Forth to preach, and heal, and suffer,
Till on Calvary he died.

Glory be to God the Father;
Glory be to God the Son;
Glory be to God the Spirit;
Glory to the Three in One.

From the heart of blessed Mary,
From all saints the song ascends,
And the Church the strain reechoes
Unto earth's remotest ends.