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