EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 12 MIN
Childlike Trust and the Path to Holiness
from Ad Jesum per Mariam · host Ad Jesum per Mariam
Childlike Trust and the Path to Holiness Today’s homily reflects on the message of Our Lady of Fátima apparitions and its enduring relevance for the modern world. The homily emphasizes that in the midst of the turmoil of 1917, during the First World War, Heaven chose not worldly leaders but three humble shepherd children to receive Mary’s message. We are reminded that childlike trust and openness to God are essential for entering the Kingdom of Heaven. The central themes of the homily include praying the Rosary daily for peace, offering penance and repentance for sinners, and cultivating devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. True Devotion to Mary Must Come from the Heart, and … Drawing heavily from the teachings of Saint Louis de Montfort, the homily explains that true devotion to Mary must come from the heart, be rooted in trust, strive toward holiness, remain consistent through hardships, and move beyond self-interest into a genuine relationship with Mary that leads souls to Jesus Christ. The Gospel passage from Gospel of Luke is presented as confirmation that Mary’s greatness lies in her perfect obedience to the Word of God, making her the model disciple for all Christians. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Art Work Song of the Angels: French Painter: William Adolphe Bouguereau: 1881
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Childlike Trust and the Path to Holiness Today’s homily reflects on the message of Our Lady of Fátima apparitions and its enduring relevance for the modern world. The homily emphasizes that in the midst of the turmoil of 1917, during the First World War, Heaven chose not worldly leaders but three humble shepherd children to receive Mary’s message. We are reminded that childlike trust and openness to God are essential for entering the Kingdom of Heaven. The central themes of the homily include praying the Rosary daily for peace, offering penance and repentance for sinners, and cultivating devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. True Devotion to Mary Must Come from the Heart, and … Drawing heavily from the teachings of Saint Louis de Montfort, the homily explains that true devotion to Mary must come from the heart, be rooted in trust, strive toward holiness, remain consistent through hardships, and move beyond self-interest into a genuine relationship with Mary that leads souls to Jesus Christ. The Gospel passage from Gospel of Luke is presented as confirmation that Mary’s greatness lies in her perfect obedience to the Word of God, making her the model disciple for all Christians. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Art Work Song of the Angels: French Painter: William Adolphe Bouguereau: 1881
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