Posted on 09/09/2017 9:11:53 AM PDT by Salvation
Reparation to Mary
Msgr.Charles Pope
Question: In the Fatima devotions, we are told to make the five First Saturdays in reparation to Mary. But, though I am devoted to Mary, I wonder how I can make reparation to Mary for my sin when the sins I have committed have been against God and those around me? Is it not to God that reparation needs to be made? — Margaret Mantia, St. Louis
Answer: The word “reparation” means to repair damages that we or others have inflicted. Even in secular language the word is used when one nation or group is asked or expected to “make reparations” — for example, pay damages or restore a nation or group whom they have unjustly harmed.
At Fatima itself, Our Lady said: “I shall come to ask ... that on the first Saturday of every month, Communions of reparation be made in atonement for the sins of the world.” Yet it wasn’t until Dec. 10, 1925, that she made her formal request to Sister Lucia. In particular, she asked that the faithful go to confession, attend Mass, stay 15 minutes after and pray the Rosary on the first Saturday of five consecutive months.
Many later asked Sister Lucia why five Saturdays were asked, since other devotions emphasize nine days. It was our Lord Jesus himself who answered that question when he appeared to Sister Lucia on May 29, 1930. He said it was because of five offenses against the Immaculate Heart of Mary, namely: speaking against or ridiculing her Immaculate Conception, her perpetual virginity, her divine and spiritual maternity, the rejection and dishonoring of her images and the neglect of implanting in the hearts of children a knowledge and love of his Immaculate Mother.
In this sense, by our devotion, we make reparation; that is, we seek to repair by our devotion the effects of the sins of irreverence, omission and unbelief. Since it is Our Lady who is dishonored, we make these reparations to her in the strict sense. But in a wider sense we also make reparation to the Lord who is offended by irreverence to his mother.
KEYWORDS: blessedvirginmary; firstsaturdays;
Monsignor Pope Ping!
Is it? I’ve always wanted to but never have.
Now is your opportunity to make the First Five Saturdays. We are just finishing up the Five First Saturdays in October.
Here’s one for you to tackle.
What is the difference between reparation and repentance? The Bible speaks of our need for repentance to God. I am not aware of any mention of making “reparations” to God.
God bless.
I love first Saturdays. It is super easy and has really helped me grow in faith.
Being here on FR, you really feel the need to make reparation for all the hate shown towards Mary. They can say it’s not hate, but it is. It breaks my heart to think of all the young children growing up being taught she is nothing. If people only knew the love she has for them and how she really does lead you to a deeper faith in Christ and the church.
If you think about it, everyone of Jesus’s apostles left Him when the going got tough except for the one by Mary’s side. John was there all the way because of Mary.
I’ve just started First Fridays again. It seems my first Fridays always get messed up.
I schedule daily Masses and scheduled myself to lector to I made the first four. The fifth one is at our Rosary Bowl, the first Saturday in October. I am determined to attend.
What is a Rosary Bowl?
An annual get-together to say the Rosary — other activities, too.
https://archdpdx.org/events/rosary-bowl
Wow! That sounds awesome! I don’t think our Diocese is doing anything for October 13th. it is so disappointing.
I did find a church that is doing a Rosary and procession for the 13th. So I’m happy with that. I just don’t understand the hesitation of celebrating the 13th. Like Fr. Wolfe says, this was a major historical event not just a miracle.
I love Archbishop Sample. I’m trying hard not to break the 11th commandment, do not Covent thy neighbors bishop. lol
Enjoy your Rosary Bowl! I would love to be there.
** do not Covent thy neighbors bishop.**
LOL! He is a gem, I grant you that. Pray for him.
However the Rosary Bowl was started before Archbishop Sample came to our Archdiocese. He is just continuing to carry the message to us.
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