So. . . This Is The Road I Am Traveling On: Hail, Holy Queen Above

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Hail, Holy Queen Above

I love Marian feast days. This one in particular, as it is also my mum's birthday. My mum also rededicates herself to Jesus through Mary on this day every year. It's pretty cool.

Mummy, thank you for carrying me to term even when all the doctors pushed you to consider abortion as an option. We both came through, because you chose to trust God. Thank you for joining the Catholic Church, because you were so afraid to leave the Lutheran Church you attended since infancy. Thank you for staying married all these years to dad. You have been a good example to follow in many things, and for the other things that bother me (personality differences) I want you to know that I love you anyway. Let's be honest: you have loved me "anyway" through many things. I love you, mum. Take care of your health. Here's to another bounty of years! Happy 64th birthday, ya old gel!!

3 comments:

Christine said...: Happy Blessed Birthday to youuuuuuu!

My mum is the same age! Looks like God has indeed touched your family. Praise God!; August 15, 2009 at 3:58 PM
Regina said...: happy birthday to your mum
r; August 15, 2009 at 9:38 PM
Anne said...: Sarah, this is the most beautiful Assumption post I have seen! What a lovely tribute to your mother! You must be a great joy to her.; August 17, 2009 at 3:40 AM

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Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host -
by the Divine Power of God -
cast into hell, Satan and all the evil spirits,
who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.

Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.

Amen.

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Thy faithful and enkindle in them the fire of Thy love.

V. Send forth Thy Spirit and they shall be created.
R. And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth.

Let us pray. O God, Who didst instruct the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant us in the same Spirit to be truly wise, and ever to rejoice in His consolation. Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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