Honoring the Immaculate Heart of Mary

On Saturday, June 28th, we celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary—a beautiful and meaningful devotion rooted in Scripture (Luke 2:19, 2:35, and 2:51) and embraced deeply by the Catholic Church.

The feast was officially established in 1942 by Pope Pius XII, during the turmoil of World War II, as an appeal for Mary’s powerful intercession: for peace among nations, the freedom of the Church, the conversion of sinners, and the growth of virtue and purity in the world.

Ways to Honor the Immaculate Heart

1. Prayer and Reflection
   Recite the Rosary daily, especially focusing on the Joyful Mysteries.
   Spend time in Eucharistic Adoration, reflecting on Mary’s role in salvation history.

2. First Saturday Devotion
   Follow the request of Our Lady of Fatima by participating in the First Saturday Devotion: confession, Holy Communion, recitation of the Rosary, and 15 minutes of meditation on its mysteries.

3. Acts of Consecration
   Consecrate yourself and your family to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, entrusting your lives to her care, guidance, and motherly protection.

Devotional Items to Enrich Your Practice

As you deepen your love for the Blessed Mother, consider incorporating sacred items into your home or prayer space—visual reminders of your devotion and Mary's presence in your life:

1. Auto Rosary- Blessed Mother Centerpiece with Pink & White Beads: A rose serves as the first bead in this beautiful Rosary you can place on your rear view mirror, steering wheel, or anywhere else you need a small reminder to pray throughout the day.
2. Immaculate Heart of Mary Font: This Holy Water Font has a d-ring on the back in order to hang on your wall and holds one ounce of water. Use in your prayer space or next to your front door to help carry out your devotionals throughout the day.
3. Immaculate Heart of Mary Statue: Celebrate Marian devotion with this beautifully detailed 13.75" statue from the Renaissance Collection. Featuring a gold metallic finish and serene expression, it’s perfect for any prayer space or sacred display.
4. Immaculate Heart of Mary Devotional Candle: This electric candle is safe to use in the family room to get the feeling of a lit candle during devotionals without the danger. 
5. Immaculate Heart of Mary Scapular: Provide a scapular to a loved one or for yourself. Comes with an instruction pamphlet for how to pray upon it before blessing someone else. 
6. Marian Bracelet: Wear your devotional jewelry all year long, especially when it's this pretty! This features a side portrait of Mary in silver oxidized beads offset by blue enamel and heart shaped faux pearls. A silver oxidized crucifix is next to an Our Lady of Grace Medal. 
7. Immaculate Heart of Mary Stickers: Stickers can be placed on mail, journals, phone cases, etc. Comes as a sheet of 18 at a low price- can also be used as both party favors and party decorations. 
8. "A Heart Like Mary's: 31 Daily Devotions to Help You Live and Love as She Does" Book: This devotional book by Reverend Edward Looney presents a collection of engaging opportunities to begin or deepen their relationship to Mary. It's a fun read that's a blend of scripture, reflection, personal experience, and inspiration. 

Statue of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (seen in Title Graphic): Placing a statue like this in the church courtyard or inside is a great way to add beauty to the surroundings. We have large statuary fit for the church as well as smaller versions for beautifying your home. Click HERE to see all the available statues of Mary in all her forms. 

At F.C. Ziegler Co., we are honored to support your spiritual journey by providing quality items that enhance your devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Our goal is to help you create an environment that fosters a deeper connection with Mary and her Son, Jesus Christ. Explore our selection of medals, rosaries, and more to find the perfect additions to your devotional practice. 

Thank you for choosing us to accompany you on this sacred path. May the Immaculate Heart of Mary guide and protect you always.