Mary and the Resurrection

One of the treasured books of the Catholic Church is the Collection Of Masses Of The Blessed Virgin Mary. This set contains the Sacramentary (Volume I) and the Lectionary (Volume II) that can be used to celebrate a total of 46 Masses in honor of Our Blessed Mother. This collection is a rich source of prayer and lectio divina. Here is the Preface of the Mass, The Blessed Virgin Mary and the Resurrection of the Lord, one of four Masses for the Easter Season. Today I pray that the whole Church may share in Our Lady's "joy beyond all telling."

Father, all-powerful and ever-living God,
we do well always and everywhere
to give you thanks.
At the resurrection of your Anointed One
you filled the heart of the Blessed Virgin
with joy beyond all telling
and wonderfully exalted her faith.

For it was in faith
that she conceived your Son,
It was in faith
that she awaited his resurrection.

In the strength of faith
she waited for that day of light and life
when the night of death would be ended,
the whole world would exult,
and the infant Church tremble with joy
at seeing again its immortal Lord.

Through him the angels of heaven
offer their prayer of adoration
as they rejoice in your presence for ever...

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY!