Why not turn to Mary, the Queen Mother of intercession?

One cannot be a missionary without giving great importance to prayer. Prayer should punctuate our days, bring us joy, and even extra help in times of trial. Why not then turn to Mary, the Queen Mother of intercession?

The Blessed Virgin assists all those who place themselves under her protection, intercedes with Jesus her Son on our behalf, and accompanies those who are devoted to her. Our Christian faith and hope will grow when we pray Hail Marys, the Rosary, or the Angel’s Prayer! Our Lady is at our side and reassures us in difficult times. What better way to bring light into our lives than to let the tenderness of our heavenly Mother enter our hearts?

Mary keeps a tender watch over each and every one of her children, taking each of us under her mantel. She seeks to do God’s will for us, with great kindness. She brought up the Child Jesus with love, so He could fulfil His mission on Earth. Now it is our turn, following her example and walking in her footsteps, to take care of others. It is up to us, baptized Christians, to care for each life as a treasure and to help it blossom under Mary's tender gaze.

This very simple mission can be carried out daily, at work or anywhere we happen to be. By taking the most fragile ones under our mantles, we accomplish our mission as Christians in union with Mary who guides our steps. We therefore follow the beautiful discipline that Mary’s lives out—the discipline of love.

Taken from an article by Sixtine Waché

Adapted from: Aleteia