Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary

One story is he was accustomed to go and visit with these shepherds in the local area.

They would visit at this grotto of Our Lady every Saturday, and they would recite the Litany of Loreto for Our Lady.

So, you know, he goes and does this every Saturday, and he shows up one time, and these shepherds aren't there.

They'd forgotten to tell him that, oh, next week is going to be a big harvest and so none of us are going to make it.

They went inside the church.

And as Saint Joseph of Cupertino was reciting the Litany of Loreto, didn't the sheep reply with a baa? Holy Mary, baa.

Holy Mother of God, baa.

Holy Virgin of Virgins, baa.

Highly Favored One A Meditation for the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary From the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 1 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about.

When His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the Holy Spirit.

Joseph, her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly.

Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary, your wife, into your home, for it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her.

She will bear a son, and you are to name Him Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.

All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet.

Opening Prayer Lord, as I settle myself to reflect on Your words today, I thank You for the Blessed Mother.

She truly watches over me, and I feel her warm presence always guiding me to pay attention to your will.