May 14
The mayorana
We
have for today an herb that we just step on. It is planted along the pathways
of the gardens. Although it is insignificant to the sight, it emits a fine and
strong scent. And when it is stepped on and trampled, it is precisely then that
it exudes its great fragrance. It does not have the beauty of the rose but its
queen takes it by its side as its stewardess so as to form with its choir, court, and bouquet.
Obedience
Obedience
is a tribute of submission that we give to the superiors, and is a virtue by
which we surrender and submit ourselves to authorities, to each one within the
circle of his respective jurisdiction.
He
who obeys is like the mayorana at the
feet of the one that orders in the name of God; and kneeling to receive the precept,
order or law shows his respect for the authority of the one from whom he
receives it.
Floral offering to Mary
Mary,
I place my mayorana in your hands. I
will commit myself to obey God and all those who represent his authority
humbly, meekly, with love, voluntarily, without grumbling or complaining,
promptly and faithfully. Oh, Mary my Gardener, I entrust my mayorana to your ability and maternal
solicitude: take good care of it.
Recite five Hail Mary
Invitation: Let us examine our
obedience to God. Do you obey God? Meditate on how you listen to Him with
attention in order to hear his word and inspiration.
Text: Mes de Maria - Francisco Palau, OCD - CM Founder
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