May 27
Queen of the Night & Mallow
This
plant is one of the species in which the Mallow is divided: its leaf is
gentle to touch; its flower is very small and without odour but its crimson
colour is so bright and vivid and the flowers come in a cluster. It avoids the heat of the sun and loves the pool of water.
Clemency and meekness
Clemency
moderates the rigours and severity of punishment
insofar as it is compatible with the laws of justice; meekness protects the peace of the heart against anger. These virtues soften and calm,
sweeten and pacify. The mallow
is a plant that is very soft, smooth and
delicate to touch and its species perfumes with its fragrance and embellishes our garden with its
variety of flowers.
Floral offering to Mary
Oh
most merciful and sweetest Mary! I offer to you today the flower of my
meekness; I will maintain peace of heart, and I will hold the impetus of anger
on a bad day. I promise you so; receive this resolution of mine, accept my flower.
Recite five Hail Marys
Invitation: What
do you do when the wind blows in your heart the breeze of anger, restlessness
and discontent? Do you abandon yourself? Do you burst out into complaints,
utter inappropriate and offensive words?
Text: Mes de Maria of Francisco Palau, OCD - CM Founder
Text: Mes de Maria of Francisco Palau, OCD - CM Founder
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