Mary's Charity Towards God

-
Holy family image

Mary, Queen of Love

A Reflection on Purity and Divine Charity

Where there is true purity of heart, there is also a deeper capacity for love. A heart that is free from self-seeking becomes more open to God, and the more it is emptied of self, the more it can be filled with divine charity.

In the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary, this truth is revealed in a remarkable way. Because her heart was entirely pure and humble, it was completely open to God. For this reason, spiritual writers have often referred to her as the “Queen of Love.”

A Heart Filled with Divine Love

The saints frequently reflect on the greatness of Mary’s love for God. Her charity is described as surpassing that of all other creatures, not as a comparison meant to exclude others, but to highlight the unique fullness of grace she received.

Her love was not divided or distracted. It was whole, steady, and entirely directed toward God.

Mary loved:

  • With her whole heart
  • With her whole soul
  • With her whole strength

Her life reflects the commandment to love God completely, lived out in a perfect and continuous way.

Purity as the Foundation of Love

Mary’s purity was not simply an external condition, but an interior freedom. Her heart was not attached to earthly distractions in a way that would draw her away from God.

Because of this, her soul was fully disposed to receive divine love. Spiritual writers describe this love as something that filled her entirely, leaving no part untouched.

Her purity allowed her to love God without division, with a clarity and intensity that shaped her entire life.

A Soul Transformed by Love

Some saints use the image of fire to describe this love. Just as fire penetrates and transforms iron, so divine love filled and transformed Mary’s soul.

This imagery expresses a deep spiritual truth: love of God is not merely an emotion, but a transforming presence. It shapes the way a person thinks, acts, and lives.

Mary’s union with God was rooted in this love. Her life was not separate from God, but continually oriented toward Him.

A Life of Continuous Love

Unlike the way we often think of prayer as moments set apart, Mary’s life suggests something deeper — a continual turning toward God.

Her love was not limited to certain times or actions. It was present in:

  • Prayer
  • Silence
  • Work
  • Daily responsibilities

Everything she did was carried out in a spirit of love.

Even while fulfilling ordinary duties, her heart remained united to God. Her external activity did not interrupt her interior life; rather, both were harmoniously united.

Love in Action and Contemplation

Mary’s life shows a beautiful balance between action and contemplation. She was attentive to daily responsibilities, yet inwardly focused on God.

As some spiritual writers suggest, even when her body rested, her soul remained attentive to God’s presence.

This teaches us that love of God is not limited by activity. It can be lived out in every moment, even in the simplest tasks.

A Call to Love God More Deeply

Because Mary’s life was so filled with love for God, she invites others to grow in that same love. Her example encourages believers to seek a deeper relationship with God — not out of obligation, but out of love.

To follow her example is to:

  • Desire God above all else
  • Grow in purity of heart
  • Seek Him in daily life
  • Love Him with sincerity and trust

Reflection

Mary’s life reminds us that the greatest love is a love that is pure, undivided, and centered on God.

Her example invites us to examine our own hearts:

  • What fills our thoughts?
  • What directs our desires?
  • Where do we place our trust?

As we grow in simplicity and openness, our capacity to love also grows.

Prayer

O Mary, Queen of Love,
your heart was wholly given to God.
Teach us to love Him more deeply
and to seek Him above all things.
Help us to grow in purity of heart
so that we may reflect His love in our lives.

Comments

Post a Comment

Thank you for your interest in the devotion to Our Mother of perpetual Help. May Our Mother of Perpetual Help intercede for you and your family. Amen

Popular posts from this blog

Chaplet of Our Mother of Perpetual Help

-
Image
  To be recited on the ordinary rosary beads (On the large beads before the first decade, and also on the other large beads between the decades,  the following prayers are said) + In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. . . Amen O Mother of Perpetual Help, Listen to our pleading souls, You can help us in our needs, Mary, with hope, we call on you. (On the small beads of each decade) O Mary, help us! 10 times ( At the end of each decade) Mary has helped us, Mary wants to help us, Mary can help us, Mary will help us. (After the fifth decade) Recite the creed Followed by 3 Hail Marys Then, Glory be to the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. . . In Conclusion, We fly to your patronage O Holy Mother of God Despise not our prayers in our necessities But deliver us from all dangers O Ever Glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary. . . Amen! Our Mother of Perpetual Help. . . pray for us! Say the Litany of Our Mother of Perpetual Help
Read more

Litany of Our Mother of Perpetual Help

-
Image
  Litany of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us. God the Holy Ghost, Have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, One God, Have mercy on us. Holy Mary, pray for us. Holy Mother of God, pray for us. Holy Virgin of virgins, pray for us. Mother of Christ, pray for us. Queen conceived without the stain of Original Sin, pray for us. Queen of the most Holy Rosary, pray for us. Our Lady of Perpetual Help, pray for us. O Mother of Perpetual Help, whose very name inspires confidence, Come to my aid, O loving Mother. That I may love God with all my heart, Come to my aid, O loving Mother. That I may in all things conform my will  to that of thy Divine Son, Come to my aid, O loving Mother. That I may always shun sin, the only real evil, Come to my aid, O loving Mother. That I may always remember ...
Read more

The Virtue of Chastity: Lessons from the Life of Mary

-
Image
MARY AS A MODEL OF CHASTITY The first Evangelical virtue we see in Mary is chastity . In the Gospel of Luke we read her response to the angel: “How shall this be done, since I do not know man?” (Luke 1:34). Among all virtues, chastity is often considered one of the most challenging to live faithfully. St. Augustine described it as one of the daily battles of the Christian life. Yet God, in His goodness, has given us in Mary a perfect model of this virtue. The word chastity can feel uncomfortable in today’s culture and is rarely discussed outside religious settings. Modern media frequently promotes immodesty in dress and behavior, and young people are often exposed to messages that distort the meaning of human dignity and sexuality. This raises an important question for parents: how can we teach our children the value of chastity, and why does it matter so much? Teaching this virtue begins by examining our own lives. Parents serve as the first example for their children. Do we strive ...
Read more