#beuronese

The dogma of the Divine Motherhood was defined by the Council of Ephesus in 431. In his encyclical proclaiming the present feast, which commemorated the 15th centenary of the council, Pope Pius XI especially requested that we pray to Mary for the return of the separated Churches of the East. For these Churches had united with the Pope and the whole Church at Ephesus in proclaiming her to be Mother of God, and to this day they retain a deep devotion to her. Mary is their Mother, also, for in becoming Mother of our Redeemer she became the spiritual mother of all men.

Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary!

Let the Just One descend, O heavens, like dew from above, like gentle rain let the skies drop Him down. Let the earth open and a Savior bud forth.

- Ven. Mary of Agreda

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King of Majesty tremendous, Who dost free salvation send us, Fount of pity, then befriend us!

The tomb of Saint Benedict, the founder of Christian monasticism in the West, and his sister, Saint Scholastica.

Image of the Blessed Virgin in the Beuronese style at Montecassino. Nos cum prole pia benedicat Virgo Maria. — “May the Blessed Virgin bless us with her loving Son.”