“Breathe freely and take courage, O wretched sinners, this great virgin who is the Mother of your God and Judge is also the Advocate

of the whole human race.”

-St. Thomas of Villanova

St. Thomas of Villanova gives us one good reason why Mary is such an effective Advocate. What is it? Why should this cause us to “breathe freely and take courage?” What is the sin you most need to be freed from or what is one consequence of a past sin from which you most need liberation? Entrust this to Mary by writing a prayer to her specifically for this. Make it a “novena of prayer.” Journal about your experience at the end of the nine days.