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Thought for the Day 31 January 2009

Categorised as Thought of the Day and published Saturday, January 31st, 2009
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It is Mary’s prerogative to be the Morning Star, which heralds in the sun. She does not shine for herself, or from herself, but she is the reflection of her and our Redeemer, and she glorifies Him. When she appears in the darkness, we know that He is close at hand.

From a Meditation on the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (published 1893) Click here for the full text (leaves site)