St Bernard of Clairvaux and the Mother of Salvation

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St. Bernard of Clairvaux was born: in 1091, in his father’s castle at Burgundy and died on 21^st August , 1153, in Clairvaux, France. St Bernard of Clairvaux is one of the great Doctors of the Church who really teaches us about loving the Mother of God and Our Mother Mary.  My favourite prayer of his, which I recite every day is the “Memorare.” (“Rrmember O most loving Virgin Mary, that never was it known….”) On 21 Oct. 2009, Pope Benedict XVI said about St Bernard: “However, in a more decisive manner than ever, the Abbot of Clairvaux embodies the theologian, the contemplative and the mystic.“

Ending the day with a Salve Regina or some other Marian antiphony was his idea. He is known for the following hymns: Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee · Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts · O Hope of Every Contrite Heart , O Sacred Head sore wounded….”

He rose to eminence in Church politics, and became embroiled in the papal schisms of the 12th Century. He founded 163 monasteries throughout Europe. (Sounds like he is a saint for our times!)

Read the very moving homily by St Bernard, explaining  St Gabriel and his visit to Mary and the urgency of her “fiat.” Reading this very moving homily, it explains to us why she is the  Mother of Salvation. Read the entire homily here. It is very moving and insightful.

Mother of Salvation St Bernard

In the picture of the Annunciation, St Bernard is quoted:

“Blessed Lady, you found Grace;
you brought forth Life; you became the mother of salvation”

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‘Remnant child of Mary’ came across coincidentally, a beautiful quote and picture of St Bernard in her Marian-themed calendar. The quote was unexpected, but so meaningful. It was like a little flower of Grace thrown down for us to catch.  Remnant child of Mary and I grabbed it. We both knew immediately what we had to do, and here it is.

In this Mission, (the Mission of Salvation) there is much persecution of the prophet and the prophecies. We have seen so many prophecies come true. The title our Blessed Mother uses is the “Mother of Salvation.” It reminds us of the title “Co-Redemptrix” which, although it has been acknowledged throughout history, has still not been proclaimed as the fifth Marian Dogma . The two titles are so alike.

At the foot of the Cross, Jesus gave us Mary to be our Mother. She is the Mother of the Church. She works with her Son to save the souls of all those who may be lost.

Some Excerpts from the Book of Truth on Mary as the Mother of Salvation

• ·         In the Book of Truth, we are told in a message on 4 June 2014 @ 2:13pm; (Message 1140):

“My dear children, salvation can only be bequeathed by my Son, Jesus Christ, to souls who accept His Divine Mercy.”      (…)

“My role as Co-Redemptrix, in assisting my Son in His great plan to unite everyone and to bring them Eternal Life, has been established. As the Mother of Salvation, all powers assigned to me to crush the serpent’s head has meant that his power will diminish quickly. “ (…)

”You must ignore the spirit of evil at all times and pray to me, your beloved Mother, on this special day, in the years ahead, for special graces. I declare this day, June 04, 2014, as the Feast Day of the Mother of Salvation. “ (…)

“ Today, the Feast day of the Mother of Salvation, will be the last day accorded to me, the Mother of God. Rejoice for all the angels and saints unite at this time, because of the souls who will now be protected from the evil one and whose fate will now rest with my Son.

Your beloved Mother
Mother of Salvation

• ·         In the message on 7 February 2015 @ 5:00pm; (Message 1329), Our Blessed Mother outlines her role as Mother of Salvation:

(…) “Courage, my dear children, all is in the Hands of my Son, who will seek out every soul, including the most hardened amongst you. My love for you all is everlasting and I desire that you use every gift, given to you through the Holy Gospels and through these Messages, for the salvation of souls.

God will never desert His Remnant and it will be through your prayer groups and all other prayers groups, which are derived from my communications to the world, through other missions, that souls can and will be saved.

Comfort one another in times of spiritual trials and God will guide you every step of the way. I, the Mother of Salvation, will remain your protector and I will answer every request that you make of me. I will remain by your side right up to the day my Son returns to reclaim His Kingdom on earth.

Thank you for responding with faith, hope and trust, to my call and that of my Son.

Your beloved Mother
Mother of Salvation

• ·         Mother of Salvation: Pray for the protection of my Son’s Church on earth                  10 February 2015 @ 2:36pm; Message 1325

(…) Pray for the protection of my Son’s Church on earth and ask my Son to grant mercy to everyone who tries to crucify it. This church – the Body and the Temple of my Son – is the path through which all glory will be given to God.  The Teachings, the Word and the Holy Eucharist, that is the Body and the Blood of my Son, Jesus Christ, were gifts given to humanity for the salvation of souls. You must uphold the Truth and prepare to accept my Son’s Mercy.

I urge that you pray for souls who refute the Truth and beg my Son to pour His Mercy over their souls. My Son is Life. All life comes from Him. Reject my Son and you will not sustain life in His Kingdom to come.

My Son has asked me to plead for your prayers for the souls of those who will reject him. He will hear the prayers you offer up for all of your loved ones and for those who will be unable to accept the Light when it shines like a beacon and covers humanity.

The souls who are alight with the love and humility necessary to receive my Son will rejoice. Those with darkness in their souls will shun the Light, as they will find it painful to see the Truth. Pray with all your hearts for the souls who are in most need of my Son’s Mercy now and every day from now on.

Without your prayers many will be lost and they will pine for eternity, for the company of my Son, but He will be nowhere for them to find.

I leave you with my love, my protection and my peace. Please respond to my call for the salvation of souls.

Your beloved Mother
Mother of Salvation

• ·         Mother of Salvation: the Will of God is insurmountable 29 December 2014 @ 5:30pm; Message 1299

My dear children do not be afraid of the Promises of Christ for they will be your redeeming factor.  My Son, Jesus Christ, is present amongst you and He will never desert you or leave your side. His promise to salvage the world will be completed, as it is the Will of my Eternal Father.

You must know that the Will of God is insurmountable, and no matter how great the obstacles are, which are placed before you, God, through His Divinity, will crush all His enemies. You must never think that evil will triumph because this is impossible. Through the great love of God, you will be guided towards eternal salvation and nothing will succeed in blocking your way. (…)

(…)You must also give thanks to God the Most High for the life He gave humanity through His only Son, Jesus Christ. Were it not, for the birth of my Son, and His Crucifixion there would have been no New Covenant to bring you the glorious life, which awaits you if you so choose to accept it.

(…) These are the times in which to prepare for the new world, the new heaven and the new earth. Do not waste time trying to argue over what my Son is telling you now. Instead, learn to accept the Truth with good grace. I, your beloved Mother, will guide you towards my Son and your prayers will strengthen you, in every way, so that you may be made worthy of the Promises of Christ.

Your beloved Mother
Mother of Salvation

• ·         Mother of Salvation: My Son has accorded me the power to crush the head of the serpent  8 December 2014 @ 5:30pm; Message 1285

(…)  I tell you now that I, your beloved Mother, the immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of God, present to you a special gift today. I have been given the grace to become the protector of humanity. Into my protection you must flee in times of strife. I will protect each of you who call upon me against the wickedness of the devil. Under my protection you will be given relief from the attacks he will inflict upon every Christian who tries to remain loyal to my Son in the trials, which lie before you.

My Son has accorded me the power to crush the head of the serpent so that He can bring you closer to Him. Accept my protection and I will respond to all who ask me for help.

My duty is to God and my allegiance is to my beloved Son, Jesus Christ, who loves you all so much. There is nothing that I will not do for my Son and there is nothing that He will not do to bring you freedom from pain and suffering.

Thank you dear children for the love you show me but know that I take the love, which you give to me, and I present it to my Son for the glory of God.

I remain a humble servant of God.

Your beloved Mother
Mother of Salvation

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St Bernard advises us to keep calling her name!

“In dangers, in doubts, in difficulties, think of Mary, call upon Mary. Let not her name depart from your lips, never suffer it to leave your heart. And that you may obtain the assistance of her prayer, neglect not to walk in her footsteps. With her for guide, you shall never go astray; while invoking her, you shall never lose heart; so long as she is in your mind, you are safe from deception; while she holds your hand, you cannot fall; under her protection you have nothing to fear; if she walks before you, you shall not grow weary; if she shows you favor, you shall reach the goal.”