September 12, 2024, Feast of the Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Holy Rosary (Luminous Mysteries)

Friends of the Rosary, Today, September 12, four days after the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Mother, we honor The Most Holy Name of Mary. The feast day encourages us to pray for her intercession to deepen our love of Christ. When we call Mary Our Lady and pronounce her name, we affirm her power, implore her aid, and place ourselves under her protection.The holy name of Mary bears such power because of the unique bond between Mother and Son. Benedict XVI wrote, “If you follow her, you will not stray; if you pray to her, you will not despair; if you turn your thoughts to her, you will not err. If she holds you, you will not fall; if she protects you, you need not fear; if she is your guide, you will not tire; if she is gracious to you, you will surely reach your destination.” The feast originated in Spain and was approved by the Holy See in 1513. Innocent XI extended its observance to the Church in thanksgiving to our Lady for the September 12, 1683 victory over the Turks besieging Vienna and threatening the West. St. Louis de Montfort wrote, “The salvation of each individual is bound up with the Hail Mary.” Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • September 12, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET