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The Silence of the Rosary


Knowing Is Doing
Dr. Marlon De La Torre

Fra Angelico’s vision of the Annunciation reveals to us the Blessed Mother’s expression of stillness and silence. The importance of these attributes reveals the initial acceptance of a Divine message with humility and docility. When Mary is greeted by St. Gabriel, the Archangel affirms Mary’s identity by describing her as “Hail Mary, full of grace,” as revealed in St. Luke’s Gospel (1:28).  Throughout her encounter with St. Gabriel, Mary teaches us about the importance of silence when being spoken to by God through one of His angelic messengers. Though Mary is described as troubled, one can only imagine her wonder, concern, and initial stunned silence upon hearing St. Gabriel’s description of her as full of grace.

As the exchange between Mary and St. Gabriel continues, Mary confirms her identity as the Immaculate Conception, the God-Bearer, and the Mother of God (CCC 495) when she proclaims, “I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word” (Lk 1:38). Her fiat, which describes her free-will assent to the Father, affirms her yes to become the Mother of Jesus, which confirms the salvation of mankind. Mary’s docile and humble obedience vanquishes Eve’s disobedience and unites her to the work of her son Jesus Christ (CCC 494).

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O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.
O Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Walsingham, Mother of God and our most gentle Queen and Mother, look down in mercy upon us, our parish, our country, our homes, and our families, and upon all who greatly hope and trust in thy prayers. By thee it was that Jesus, our Saviour and hope, was given to the world; and He has given thee to us that we may hope still more. Plead for us your children, whom thou didst receive and accept at the foot of the Cross, O sorrowful Mother. Intercede for our separated brethren, that with us in the one true fold they may be united to the Chief Shepherd, the Vicar of thy Son. Pray for us all, dear Mother, that by faith, fruitful in good works, we all may be made worthy to see and praise God, together with thee in our heavenly home. Amen.