I am especially excited about this week's readings because these deal with the Marian philosophies of St. Pope John Paul II.
It begins with his life's theme: "Totus tuus ego sum, Maria" (I am completely yours, Maria).
On May 13, 1981, the 64th anniversary of the Fatima apparitions, the Pope was shot twice. One shot ricocheted inside him, damaging his intestines and colon - but missing (by 1/10 of an inch!) the main artery, which would have caused him to bleed to death in minutes. Trusting that his life was in Mama Mary's hands, he said "One hand fired, and another guided the bullet."
The whole incident triggered the Pope to go through the envelope which contained the last secret of Fatima, recalling that it mentioned about a pope getting shot. He was able to piece what the message meant and followed the precepts for the consecration of the world and Russia - leading to the end of its regime five years later.
He forgave the gunman.
And amplified the act with the following prayer during his entrustment of the world to Mary's Immaculate Heart:
"Let there be revealed, once more, in the history of the world the infinite saving power of the redemption: the power of merciful Love! May it put a stop to evil! May it transform consciences! May your Immaculate Heart reveal for all the light of Hope!"
It begins with his life's theme: "Totus tuus ego sum, Maria" (I am completely yours, Maria).
On May 13, 1981, the 64th anniversary of the Fatima apparitions, the Pope was shot twice. One shot ricocheted inside him, damaging his intestines and colon - but missing (by 1/10 of an inch!) the main artery, which would have caused him to bleed to death in minutes. Trusting that his life was in Mama Mary's hands, he said "One hand fired, and another guided the bullet."
The whole incident triggered the Pope to go through the envelope which contained the last secret of Fatima, recalling that it mentioned about a pope getting shot. He was able to piece what the message meant and followed the precepts for the consecration of the world and Russia - leading to the end of its regime five years later.
He forgave the gunman.
And amplified the act with the following prayer during his entrustment of the world to Mary's Immaculate Heart:
"Let there be revealed, once more, in the history of the world the infinite saving power of the redemption: the power of merciful Love! May it put a stop to evil! May it transform consciences! May your Immaculate Heart reveal for all the light of Hope!"
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