Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of death.
AMEN
When I was young, Wednesdays are very important to me. It is day of my devotion to Mary. This started in my primary education years. Since I studied in a Marian school, the life and works of Mary are being taught to us. Growing up and hearing about Her, I developed a deep relationship and devotion to Mary, Mother of Jesus. Every Wednesday, for as much as I can, I attend the 6:00 pm mass which will either have Novena to the Mother of Perpetual Help before or after the mass. My commitment to this devotion became less and less, as I became more and more busy in life, like getting married, later having children, and balancing work and home.
Today, I had an opportunity to be invited to a session on Wednesdays with Mary. The invite topic really hits home, as I remember that this used to be my time with Her. Although, apparently it was the last day of 4-week session, it didn’t stop me to join in and listen. The session can be summarized in 4-letters, it is Mary’s F.I.A.T in saying yes to God – Her Faithfulness, Initiative, Acceptance, and Totality. This is a much deeper reflection all together, maybe that’s why it’s a 4-week session. But let me take you to my personal take-away.
It was a 2 hour session and I truly felt I missed Her in my life. I even wasn’t 100% attentive during the session. I would shift-tab to move from screen to screen to do a little work, while listening, when it gets a little theological at some points. But one thing the Fr. said that struck me was “bring Her home”. It echoed to me, as if like I’m telling my self to “bring Her back home”. Not physically bringing a Mary figure in the house, but in a deeper way of allowing Her back to our life.
When was the last time you prayed the rosary? I can’t remember.
When was the last time you spoke to Her in prayer? I think not really spoke to her in prayer, but called upon her whenever I feel distressed
When was the last time you prayerfully said a Marian prayer? Haven’t been, for a while now
Now you know, I have a lot of catching up to do with our Mother. A prayer to Her has never failed me. May this reflection remind someone of Her today, and bring Her home too. Be blessed!