Mary's Joy

	When you contemplate, in faith, Mary’s greatness and beatitude on the holy day of the resurrection of her Son, enter into her feelings of intense, pure and supernatural joy. This joy cannot distract the spirit or alter the purity of the heart. On the contrary, it unites us more intimately to God and increases his holy love in us, because its source comes from God himself and brings the hope to one day share the glory of Jesus, and ultimately it leads us to participate in Mary’s own joy. Therefore, unite yourselves with the divine Mother. Give thanks to Jesus Christ with Mary that she was allowed to share in the titles of honor that he received at his resurrection, which he could possibly communicate with her. Praise him especially for letting her share in his title of Father of times to come, by making her the true mother of all those who live in the divine life, which he wants to give only through her to all future generations. Jesus Christ did not rise up Lazarus from the dead until his sisters Martha and Mary had begged him with tears. He also wants you to ask Mary for the resurrection of the dead, still buried in the tomb of sin. They are her children and her joy will not be complete until she has seen them brought back to life. They are your brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ—you should therefore be moved by compassion on their behalf—turning to Mary, our common mother, and pray these words to her with perfect trust inspired by her powerful intercession with God and her infinite kindness for mankind. “Holy Mother of God, break our chains of guilt, give sight to the blind, remove all evil from our lives, and obtain all good things for your children.” Mr. Olier (1608-1657) The Virgin Mary's Interior Life Chp. XIII, The Mystery of the Ressurection of Our Lord