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Friends of the Rosary,
This Monday, on the feast of Our Lady of the Snows, we mediated upon the grace that the Mother of God distributes to the Church.
“Just like a midsummer snowfall in Rome, grace arouses marvel and amazement. Let us not forget these two words. We cannot lose the ability to marvel and be amazed, as they are part of our faith experience,” said Pope Francis during the mass celebration at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome.
This miraculous midsummer snowfall that occurred in the year 358 was represented by the traditional shower of white rose petals that fell from the ceiling of the Basilica of St. Mary Major.
In his contemplation of the gem of the basilica—the ancient icon of Salus Populi Romani (Our Lady Savior of the People)—the pope said the miracle of the snow symbolizes Mary, the only woman created who is full of grace, conceived without original sin, and immaculate.
Grace is essential in our faith journey. We are invited to keep a sense of wonder in the action of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
Ave Maria!
Jesus, I Trust In You!
Come, Holy Spirit, come!
To Jesus through Mary!
