Episode 2443: How the Immaculate Leads Us to Jesus - Nightly Episode

“O my God, at the end of this day I thank You most heartily for all the graces I have received from You. I am sorry that I have not made better use of them. I am sorry for all the sins I have committed against You. Forgive me, O my God, and graciously protect me this night. Blessed Virgin Mary, my dear heavenly mother, take me under your protection. St. Joseph, my dear Guardian Angel, and all you saints in heaven, pray for me. Sweet Jesus, have pity on all poor sinners, and save them from hell. Have mercy on the suffering souls in purgatory. Amen”
How the Immaculate Leads Us to Jesus
Welcome to today’s episode of our podcast, where we explore profound truths through the lens of traditional Catholic teachings. Today, we dive into the mystery of how we, as humble followers of Christ, become mediators of divine love. St. Maximilian Kolbe teaches us that through our mediation, the Blessed Virgin Mary loves God, and with our poor hearts, she loves her Divine Son, Jesus Christ. This mystical participation in Mary’s love for God opens the door to understanding our role in God’s plan for salvation.
In this episode, we will also reflect on the insights of Raoul Plus, who emphasizes the importance of turning our gaze toward God in every action. By doing so, we allow the Holy Spirit to become the Master of our hearts, directing our every movement toward divine love. Let’s explore how these teachings challenge us to live with a pure intention, guided by the Holy Spirit, as mediators of the love of Mary and Jesus.
The Mediating Love of Mary
St. Maximilian Kolbe, a great Marian saint and martyr, profoundly understood the role of the Blessed Virgin Mary as the Mediatrix of all graces. He teaches us that through our mediation, Mary expresses her love for God. In his words:
“Through our mediation she loves the good God. With our poor heart, she loves her divine Son. We become the mediators through whom the Immaculate loves Jesus.”
This statement calls us to recognize our humble yet significant role in God’s plan. Though we are weak and imperfect, Mary uses our hearts to love her Divine Son. She who is without sin, the Immaculate, desires to love Jesus through us, despite our human frailties. This is a profound mystery, showing the immense mercy and tenderness of God, who allows His creatures to participate in the divine exchange of love.
In Scripture, we see this mediating role of Mary at the wedding feast at Cana, where she intercedes for the bride and groom. In John 2:3-5, it is written:
"When the wine ran short, the mother of Jesus said to him, 'They have no wine.' And Jesus said to her, 'Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come.' His mother said to the servants, 'Do whatever he tells you.'"
Here, Mary mediates between the people and her Son, bringing their needs to Him, and instructing them to follow His command. This passage illustrates how Mary’s intercession leads us to Jesus and His divine will. As her children, we are called to participate in this mediation by offering our hearts to her, so she may love Jesus through us.
Living with a Pure Intention
Raoul Plus adds another layer of understanding to this teaching by emphasizing the importance of maintaining a pure intention in our daily lives. He writes:
"It is clear that the habit of giving an upward glance to God at the moment of action is a great assistance in aiding us to behave always with a pure intention and in freeing us from our natural impulses and fancies, so, that, retaining our self-mastery, or rather, God becoming the sole Master, all our movements become dependent upon the Holy Spirit."
This wisdom highlights the practical application of our role as mediators. To become true instruments of Mary’s love for Jesus, we must cultivate the habit of turning our thoughts and actions toward God in every moment. This constant upward glance to God helps us to act with pure intention, free from selfish desires or distractions. It allows the Holy Spirit to guide our every move, so that, like Mary, we can say, "Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it done unto me according to thy word" (Luke 1:38).
Living with a pure intention requires us to surrender our will to God, just as Mary did. It means letting go of our natural impulses and allowing the Holy Spirit to be the sole Master of our hearts. By doing so, we align our actions with God’s will, making our lives a continuous prayer and an offering of love to Jesus through Mary.
Conclusion:
In today’s episode, we have explored the beautiful mystery of how we, through our mediation, become instruments of the Immaculate Virgin’s love for Jesus. St. Maximilian Kolbe reminds us that even in our weakness, Mary desires to love her Divine Son through our hearts. This humble participation in the divine exchange of love elevates our everyday actions to a spiritual offering.
Raoul Plus further teaches us that by keeping our gaze fixed on God and acting with pure intention, we allow the Holy Spirit to guide our lives. This helps us live as true mediators of divine love, in union with Mary and Jesus.
Let us strive to offer our hearts to Mary, so she may love Jesus through us. And may we always seek to act with pure intention, allowing the Holy Spirit to be the Master of our lives. Through this surrender, we become true instruments of God’s grace, participating in His divine plan for the salvation of souls.
Closing Prayer:
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
O Mary, Immaculate Virgin, we offer our hearts to you. Use them to love your Divine Son, Jesus. Teach us to live with pure intention, always seeking the will of God in every action. We surrender ourselves to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, that our lives may be a reflection of your love and faithfulness. Help us to become true mediators of divine love, bringing Jesus to others through our words and deeds.
We ask this through your intercession, and in the name of your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.