Herder, Johann Gottfried (1807). "An die Jungfrau Maria: Ein sizilianisches Schifferlied". Stimmen der Völker in Liedern (in German and Latin). pp.175–176 . Retrieved 2016-10-18. Devotions to this title of Mary are found in the popular Catholic hymn, Hail Queen of Heaven, the Ocean Star [10] and the ancient prayer Ave Maris Stella. The widely sung "Sicilian Mariners Hymn", O Sanctissima, [11] [12] also reflects this devotion. The idea of Mary as a guiding star for seafarers has led to devotion to Our Lady, Star of the Sea in many Catholic coastal and fishing communities. Numerous churches, schools and colleges are dedicated to " Stella Maris, Our Lady Star of the Sea," or "Mary, Star of the Sea." Godman, Peter (2000). The saint as censor: Robert Bellarmine between inquisition and index (in English and Latin). Brill. p.309. ISBN 978-90-04-11570-5. LCCN 00039825. OL 9084050M. Hæc appellatio stelle maris tribui solet Beate Virgini. Fortasse melius de Christo diceretur 'stella splendida et matutina'… [N]am stella maris est stella polaris, quae exigua est. Stella splendida et matutina est stella omnium fulgentissima, quae ab astrologis dicitur stella Veneris Finding that your walls are already filled with topic work and posters? Create a special, star-covered chair that your chosen star of the day or week can sit on.

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Ryan, George (2019-06-12). "Did You Know? The Patron Saints for All 50 States". uCatholic . Retrieved 2023-02-03. Cardinal Nichols: Caring for seafarers 'profoundly Christian' ". Caritas Social Action Network. 2016-10-11. Archived from the original on 2021-03-04 . Retrieved 2022-04-08. Why not explore the rest of our classroom essentials? This resource is great in any classroom, and can be really valuable in SEN classes. We've got plenty more Essential SEN Resources here if you're after any more! Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). " The Name of Mary". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company. Another opinion [ clarification needed] states that Jerome himself interpreted the name as meaning "star of the sea" or Stella Maris, by relating it to a Hebrew word for star, מאור‎ (ma'or), from the verb אור‎ ('or), to be light or shine. [4]

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You can use these superstar certificates each time your class has showcased success or effort in lessons. The Apostleship of the Sea has for many years now, been commemorating the Feast of Stella Maris, Our Lady, Star of the Sea, with Mass each year in September for seafarers. It is a day to pray for all seafarers and give thanks for their contribution to global trade. At a gathering during the Stella Maris Mass in Westminster Cathedral in 2016, Archbishop of Westminster Cardinal Vincent Nichols said, "Caring for seafarers is a profoundly Christian thing to do." [17] Gallery [ edit ] Stella maris was occasionally also used in reference to Christ. Robert Bellarmine (writing c. 1600) deprecated this use of the title, preferring the allegory of Christ as the morning star as the "brightest star of all", classing the less-bright polar star as "paltry" ( exigua). [8] Devotional application [ edit ] The miraculous statue of Our Lady, Star of the Sea in Basilica of Our Lady (Maastricht), the most important Marian shrine of the Netherlands. Looking for a range of Star of The Week resources to use with your pupils? Look no further than this carefully crafted collection! We all like to feel appreciated and that we've done something fantastic. Children are no different!