21 Nov
Sat
33rd Week in Ordinary Time
Presentation of the BV Mary
Zec 2:14-17
(R. Ps.) Lk. 1:46-47,48-49, 50-51,52-53,54-55
Mt. 12:46-50
(Ps Wk I)
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The feast we celebrate today does not have its origin in the Gospel but in ancient tradition. The Church, however, does not accept the fictitious narrative that supposes Our Lady to have lived in the Temple under a vow of virginity from the time she was a young girl. But the essential basis of today's feast is firm - the personal oblation that our Blessed Mother made to God, our Lord, during her early youth.

She was moved by the Holy Spirit to consecrate her life to God who filled her with grace from the first moment of her conception. Mary's complete dedication was efficacious and continued to grow as her life went on. Her example moves us not to withhold anything in our life of dedication to the Lord.

Let us ask Our Lady's help today that our life be also a dedication to the state God has placed us, in accordance with our specific vocation received from the Lord. Let us talk with Our Lady and tell her fully trusting:



Mother Mary, in order to live the ideal which Christ has set in our hearts, be with us and help us to fly very high with You!

DAILY OFFERING
Eternal Father, I offer You everything I do this day; my thoughts, words, joys and sufferings. Grant that, vivified by the Holy Spirit and united to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, my life this day may be of service to You and to others. I also pray that all those preparing for marriage discover in Sacrament the source of Christ's grace for living a fithful and fruitful love. Amen.

PRAYING WITH THE CHURCH
INTENTION
That all men and women in the world, especially those who have responsibilities in the field of politics and economics, may never fail in their commitment to safeguard creation.
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