Saturday afternoon we had a special conference for all of us about to be ordained. As Fr Sylvester was pointing out some details to prepare us for ordination, the community started solemn rosary. We could hear them singing songs to invoke her. In one sense, it’s pure coincidence that the two things happened to be at the same time. On the other hand, I think Mary was really looking out for me. I saw it as one little sign of her generous heart in this month dedicated to her.
Like a real mother Mary doesn’t intrude but let’s her presence be felt in so many little ways. She is always there when we need her but doesn’t insist on showing off her help after. Often when I’m not doing fantastic and I pray to her, I sense her wrap her arms around me. She gently holds me for a few minutes but then she lets me go.
We ask Mary many times a day, “pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.” Yet do we really think she is praying? As I get older, I tend to see her hidden hand in things; she doesn’t take a front role like Peter but she is always there gently helping us along.
Praying for you in this special moment! God bless!