I vividly desire that a church be built on this site, so that in it I can be present and give my love, compassion,  help and defense, for I am your most devoted mother…to hear your laments and to remedy all your miseries, pains and sufferings.

                                                                               -The Blessed Mother to St. Juan Diego

Mary says she is my “most devoted mother.” What does this mean, and what does it mean specifically tome? What lament do I currently want her to hear? What misery, pain, or suffering do I long for her to remedy? I will compose a short prayer to her now asking her to tuck all of this into her Immaculate Heart.

Excerpt from Graceful Living: Meditations to Help You Grow Closer to God Day by Day.