From: richarra@gmail.com   
      
   September 12th - The Holy Name of Mary   
      
   The great Christian city of Vienna was being attacked by the Turks, who were   
   trying to destroy the religion of Jesus. The Turks had such a powerful army   
   that Vienna was almost ready to surrender. It was then that the King of   
   Poland, the famous John Sobieski, went to help the Christians of Vienna. He   
   knew that if the Turks took Vienna, they would then pour into all of Europe   
   to wipe out Christianity.   
      
   Before the battle, King John placed himself and his troops under the   
   protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary. He begged her help and served Mass in   
   a monastery nearby, while all his soldiers knelt in prayer. Then the   
   commanding officer gave the signal for attack and the battle began. In no   
   time, the Turks were put to flight, and the Christians had won a great   
   victory!   
      
   In thanksgiving for this marvelous event, King John sent the conquered flag   
   of the Turks to Rome, as a sign of homage to Mary. Pope Innocent XI showed   
   the gratitude of all Christians to Our Lady by extending the celebration of   
   the Feast of her Holy Name to the whole Church.   
      
   Mary's name was given her by God. He Himself told her parents, St. Joachim   
   and St. Anne, to call her Mary. The name "Mary" means "lady" or "queen." It   
   also means "star of the sea." What beautiful meanings! How perfect this name   
   is for our Blessed Mother! She is truly our loving Queen and our Star. She   
   will show us the way to reach the blessed kingdom of heaven.   
      
   Today I will invoke the most holy Name of Mary every time I feel tempted to   
   do something wrong.   
      
   Saint Quote:   
   Blessed is the man who loves thy name, 0 Mary!   
   Yes, truly blessed is he who loves thy sweet name, 0 Mother of God!   
   for, thy name is so glorious and admirable,   
   that no one who remembers it has any fears at the hour of death....   
   I ask thee, 0 Mary, for the glory of thy name,   
   to come and meet my soul when it is departing from this world,   
   and to take it in thine arms.   
    -Saint Bonaventure   
      
      
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   Litany of the Holy Name of Mary   
      
   Lord, have mercy.   
   Lord, have mercy.   
   Christ, have mercy.   
   Christ, have mercy.   
   Lord, have mercy.   
   Lord, have mercy.   
   Son of Mary, hear us.   
   Son of Mary, graciously hear us.   
      
   Heavenly Father, of Whom Mary is the Daughter,   
   Have mercy on us.   
   Eternal Word, of Whom Mary is the Mother,   
   Have mercy on us.   
   Holy Spirit, of Whom Mary is the spouse,   
   Have mercy on us.   
   Divine Trinity, of Whom Mary is the Handmaid,   
   Have mercy on us.   
      
   Mary , Mother of the Living God, pray for us.   
   Mary, daughter of the Light Eternal, pray for us.   
   Mary, our light, etc.   
   Mary, our sister,   
   Mary, flower of Jesse,   
   Mary , issue of kings,   
   Mary, chief work of God,   
   Mary, the beloved of God,   
   Mary, Immaculate Virgin,   
   Mary, all fair,   
   Mary, light in darkness,   
   Mary, our sure rest,   
   Mary, house of God,   
   Mary, sanctuary of the Lord,   
   Mary, altar of the Divinity,   
   Mary, Virgin Mother,   
   Mary, embracing thy Infant God,   
   Mary, reposing with Eternal Wisdom,   
   Mary, ocean of bitterness,   
   Mary, Star of the Sea,   
   Mary, suffering with thine only Son,   
   Mary, pierced with a sword of sorrow,   
   Mary, torn with a cruel wound,   
   Mary, sorrowful even to death ,   
   Mary, bereft of all consolation,   
   Mary, submissive to the law of God,   
   Mary, standing by the Cross of Jesus,   
   Mary, Our Lady,   
   Mary, Our Queen,   
   Mary, Queen of glory ,   
   Mary, glory of the Church Triumphant,   
   Mary, Blessed Queen,   
   Mary, advocate of the Church Militant,   
   Mary, Queen of Mercy,   
   Mary, consoler of the Church Suffering,   
   Mary, exalted above the Angels,   
   Mary, crowned with twelve stars,   
   Mary, fair as the moon,   
   Mary, bright as the sun,   
   Mary, distinguished above all,   
   Mary, seated at the right hand of Jesus,   
   Mary, our hope,   
   Mary, our sweetness,   
   Mary, glory of Jerusalem ,   
   Mary, joy of Israel,   
   Mary, honor of our people,   
   Mary, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception,   
   Mary, Our Lady of the Assumption,   
   Mary, Our Lady of Loreto,   
   Mary, Our Lady of Lourdes,   
   Mary, Our Lady of Fatima,   
   Mary, Our Lady of Czestochowa,   
   Mary, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal,   
   Mary, Our Lady of Mount Carmel,   
   Mary, Our Lady of the Angels,   
   Mary, Our Lady of Dolors,   
   Mary, Our Lady of Mercy,   
   Mary, Our Lady of the Rosary,   
   Mary, Our Lady of Victory ,   
   Mary, Our Lady of La Trappe,   
   Mary, Our Lady of Divine Providence,   
      
   Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,   
   Spare us, O Lord Jesus.   
   Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,   
   Graciously hear us, O Lord Jesus.   
   Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,   
   Have mercy on us, O Lord Jesus.   
   Son of Mary , hear us.   
   Son of Mary, graciously hear us.   
   V. I will declare thy name unto my brethren.   
   R. I will praise thee in the assembly of the faithful.   
      
   Let Us Pray.   
      
   O Almighty God, Who beholdest Thy servants earnestly desirous   
   of placing themselves under the shadow of the name and protection   
   of the Most Holy Virgin Mary, vouchsafe, we beseech Thee,   
   that by her charitable intercession, we may be delivered from all   
   evil on earth, and may arrive at everlasting joys in Heaven,   
   through Jesus Christ Our Lord.   
   R. Amen.   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)