Our Blessed Mother Is Quick To Respond

Why are the prayers of Mary so highly regarded by God? Let us remember that the prayers of the saints are the prayers of His servants. But the prayers of Mary are the prayers of His Mother. This is the reason for their efficacy and authority. Since Jesus has an incredible love for His Mother, He responds to her every request...

To go deeper in our understanding of Mary's importance, we need only turn to the Gospel text…the wine failed at the marriage feast of Cana. The bridal party was at risk of great embarrassment. No one asked Mary to become involved, to seek her Son's assistance. Here we see the heart of Mary quick to respond with sympathy for the family…she takes the task of intercession upon herself. Acting on her own initiative, she asked Jesus for a miracle…

If this was her way of acting when no one had asked her for help, what will be her response to those who pray for her intercession?

St. Alphonsus Liguori

But, Lord, It Is So Difficult

(Image Source- Wikimedia Commons) Jesus warned that sometimes His teachings would bring conflict to those who accepted and lived them (Luke 12: 49-53)…being true to the Gospel means I will have to stand up for what I believe even if it causes division among those with whom I live and work. Jesus, do not let my distaste for conflict keep me from supporting and living Your profound teachings. One Bread, One Body

Let Us Adore Him!

Let us adore Jesus in our hearts, who spent 30 years out of 33 in silence; who began His public life by spending 40 days in silence; who often retired alone to spend the night on a mountain in silence. He, who spoke with authority, now spends His earthly life in silence. Let us adore Jesus in the Eucharistic silence. (Blessed Teresa of Calcutta)

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