September 6, 2024, Holy Rosary (Sorrowful Mysteries)

Friends of the Rosary, Mother Teresa’s spiritual rapid-fire weapon was her “Flying Novena,” according to Monsignor Leo Maasburg, her friend and adviser, who wrote “Mother Teresa of Calcutta: A Personal Portrait.” She said this novena all the time. It consisted of 10 Memorares — not nine, as you might expect from the word ‘novena.’ St. Teresa of Calcutta’s founded Missionaries of Charity continue reciting this prayer. Here are the words of the centuries-old Memorare, that we pray at the Rosary Network every day: “Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do we come; before you we stand, sinful and sorrowful? O Mother of the Word incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen.” The Memorare is a confident pleading for heavenly assistance, as the apostles did for nine days in the upper room “with Mary, the mother of Jesus, and the women” (Acts 1:14) while waiting for the promised help from the Holy Spirit.” Mother Teresa taught: “Get into that habit of calling on her [Mary]. She interceded — at the wedding feast, there was no wine. … She was so sure that he will do what she asks him. … She is mediatrix of all graces. … She is always there with us.” The Memorare prayer effectively expresses Mother Teresa’s trust in the power of Mary’s intercession as the mediatrix of all graces. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Teresa of Calcutta, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • September 6, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET