“In the light of Mary, the Church sees in the face of woman the reflection of a beauty which mirrors the loftiest sentiments of which the human heart is capable: the self-offering totality of love; the strength that is capable of bearing the greatest sorrows; limitless fidelity and tireless devotion to work; the ability to combine penetrating intuition with words of support and encouragement.”          

                                                                                    -Pope John Paul II

For Reflection: 

Of the characteristics of the Blessed Mother listed by Pope John Paul II in this citation, which do I emulate? Which should I ask the Blessed Mother to help me develop?