Homily for the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Immaculate Heart of Mary, which we celebrate today, is a profound sign of our Blessed Mother's interior life. It encapsulates her profound joys and sorrows, her virtues and hidden perfections, and above all, her boundless love for God the Father, her maternal love for her son Jesus, and her compassionate love for all people.

Our understanding of this devotion is firmly rooted in scripture, particularly the Gospel of Luke. Here, we observe that Mary kept all things in her heart, pondering on them and praying about them.

Venerating the Immaculate Heart of Mary is similar to worshiping the Sacred Heart of Jesus. However, devotion to the heart of Jesus is directed to the "divine heart" as overflowing with love for humanity. In contrast, devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary focuses on Mary's love for Jesus and the Father.

Today, we remind ourselves that Mary is the perfect example of devotion to God and His will in our lives. Let us turn to her to intercede for us so that our love of Her Son and God our Father may always grow stronger in our hearts.