Our Lady of Mercy, Ash Wednesday, and Lenten Fasting | Mary’s Message with Fr. Perry Kenaston
Cristy Murray and Father Perry Kenaston welcome listeners to Mary’s Message: Leading Hearts to Jesus and open with a Prayer to Our Lady of Mercy. Father Perry highlights Ash Wednesday and encourages listeners to receive ashes at their local parish, noting a special Ash Wednesday episode is coming. The episode shares the history of Our Lady of Mercy in Savona, Italy, including the 1536 apparitions to farmer Antonio Botta, Mary’s request for three Saturdays of fasting and three processions, the spread of pilgrims, and the building of a shrine and church; it also mentions Pope Pius VII’s exile in Savona (1809–1812) and his later crowning of the statue in 1815, as well as Pope Benedict XVI’s 2008 visit. The conversation reflects on Mary’s mercy and maternal care, discusses fasting as a spiritual practice during Lent (including Church practice on Ash Wednesday, personal intentions, charity such as supporting food banks, and time in Eucharistic adoration), and references a past “Mary’s Mantle” devotion involving daily rosary, readings, and scheduled fasting. They close with a Marian prayer asking for forgiveness, help for the suffering, and intercession for the clergy and consecrated women, and invite listeners to subscribe, leave a review, share the episode, and check show notes for links and resources.
00:00 Welcome to Mary’s Message + Today’s Topic: Our Lady of Mercy
00:51 Ash Wednesday Is Coming: Ashes, Sackcloth & a Lenten Kickoff
01:59 Opening Prayer: Prayer to Our Lady of Mercy
03:01 Extra Resources: Chaplet of Our Lady of Mercy & St. Augustine Prayer
03:55 Apparition Story (1536): Our Lady of Mercy Appears in Savona, Italy
06:50 From Shrine to Popes: Feast Day, Pius VII’s Vow & Benedict XVI’s Visit
07:54 Lenten Season Setup + Alaska Small Talk & Upcoming Holy Week Plans
11:46 What’s Mary’s Message Here? Mercy, Compassion, and the Mantle Hug
15:38 Fasting & Processions: Why Mary Asked for It (and Why It Matters)
16:24 How to Fast for Lent: Practical Ideas, Charity, and Adoration Time
21:08 Mary’s Mantle Devotion: Group Fasting Plan & Inviting Listeners to Join
22:58 Podcast Updates, Tech Help, and Closing Prayer + Farewell
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