Beauty in Holiness
The rose, queen of flowers, reflects Mary’s singular beauty in soul and body, set apart by God.
The Mystical Rose
A Marian title from the Litany of Loreto
Mary is called the Mystical Rose, a symbol of her beauty, purity, and spiritual fragrance. Just as a rose blooms with unmatched loveliness, so Mary blooms in virtue, radiating grace to the faithful. This title reminds us of her unique place in salvation history and her role as Mother of the Church.
The Meaning of the Mystical Rose
Fragrance of Virtue
The rose’s fragrance recalls Mary’s virtues, spreading sweetness and hope to the faithful.
Spiritual Blossom
As a mystical flower, Mary points us to Christ, the divine gardener who brings eternal life.
Prayer to Mary, the Mystical Rose
O Mary, Mystical Rose, Mother of our Savior, you are the flower of the field and the lily of the valleys. We entrust ourselves to your care; obtain for us purity of heart, growth in holiness, and the grace to bloom in God’s garden forever. Amen.