God changed history by knocking at the door of Mary’s heart...Today, renewed by God’s forgiveness, may we too knock at the door of her immaculate heart. - Pope Francis on day of Consecration of Russia and Ukraine, 25 March 2022
“If we want the world to change,” Pope Francis said on the day of Consecration of Russia and Ukraine, we must first change our hearts. For this to happen Francis asks us to turn to our Blessed Mother, allowing Mary to “take us by the hand,” so that she, “the Mother whom the Lord has given us, may protect and watch over us.”
In this month dedicated to Mary we can imitate Pope Francis and let her loving heart “move us to compassion and inspire us to open our doors to care for our brothers and sisters…”
Turning to Our Blessed Mother throughout this month we can reflect on these last words from the prayer of Consecration: Through your intercession [Mary], may God’s mercy be poured out on the earth and the gentle rhythm of peace return to mark our days. Our Lady of the “Fiat”, on whom the Holy Spirit descended, restore among us the harmony that comes from God. May you, our “living fountain of hope”, water the dryness of our hearts. In your womb Jesus took flesh; help us to foster the growth of communion. You once trod the streets of our world; lead us now on the paths of peace. Amen./Que a través de ti la divina Misericordia se derrame sobre la tierra, y el dulce latido de la paz vuelva a marcar nuestras jornadas. Mujer del sí, sobre la que descendió el Espíritu Santo, vuelve a traernos la armonía de Dios. Tú que eres “fuente viva de esperanza”, disipa la sequedad de nuestros corazones. Tú que has tejido la humanidad de Jesús, haz de nosotros constructores de comunión. Tú que has recorrido nuestros caminos, guíanos por sendas de paz.
Showcasing SHA talent: This mosaic by Clifford in 7th grade shows what our hearts look like when on fire for Jesus and Our Blessed Mother.
God bless,
Mrs. Alhadef
Campus Minister
4th Grade Aide
Jr. High ELA Aide