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 and merit  of  the  saints. They probably  attain this higher  grade  of  glory  and  bliss  by  the  increase of  their  ability  to  enjoy  the  happiness  of heaven. Their intellect  is  enabled  to  contemplate more profoundly  the  incomprehensible  essence  of God;  their  power  of  perception  is  augmented  so that  they  may  more  readily  recognize  and  admire the splendor  of  the  angels,  saints,  and  heavenly mansions; their  will  is  enabled  to  be  united,  in  a higher  degree,  with  God. From this  we  may  conclude that  Mary's  bliss  in  heaven  transcends  all human conception. Her heavenly  glory  and  reward consists  in  the  perfect  adaptation  of  her whole being  to  the  enjoyment  of  God  and  of  eternal bliss.

ook up,  Christian  soul,  to  this  great  and  brilliant  queen  of  heaven. She is  your  gentle Mother and  assures  you  of  her  help,  and  the diadem she  wears  upon  her  brow  is  a  proof  that she has  the  power  to  help  you. Do not,  therefore, refuse  the  hand  of  this  mighty  friend  in heaven,  for  she  will  lift  you  from  the  depths  of your  misery,  from  the  rocky  shoals  of  temptation, and lead  you  strong  and  victorious  into  the  presence of  her  divine  Son. Thus you  will  enter  into a new  and  supernatural  life  in  Christ,  to  share in the  grace-laden  mysteries  of  His  life,  passion, and triumph.