As a convert, I grew up in a divided household where my stepmother believed that the pope wasn’t Christian and that Catholics wrongly worshiped Mary. How this lens skewed the truth for me for many years. My husband however was raised catholic and had a true devotion to Mary. She is his gracious protector. How beautiful is that!
It is through his example I was drawn to develop my own relationship with Mother Mary. First through praying the rosary which showed me the way to a deeper relationship with her Son through this daily practice. Next, by walking with Mary as my Saint Buddy and learning more about her story. I continue to grow in relationship with her today through Hallow and reading daily meditations from A Year With Mary.
In Jesus’ last words he gives Mary to us as our mother. She is Mother of the Church, Mother for us all. We need Mary! May we all go to our Spiritual Mother whose only desire is to make us holy and lead us to her son.
Lord, you are always with Mary, and Mary is always with you. She can never be without you, because then she would cease to be what she is. Let me surrender to this realization that I am nothing without you. Amen
Smitten With Goodness 