Devotion to Mary

[DarkestHour1980]

I pray the rosary everyday. Other than that, I rarely ever speak to the Blessed Mother. I don’t think I’ve ever had enough devotion to Mary. I rarely ever turn to any of the Saints. I once had a strong devotion to St. Monica, the mother of St Augustine, but that ended. I read about the Saints all the time and they all seemed to have a strong deovotion to the Blessed Mother that I’ve never had. I’m in a period in which my faith is in serious danger and I sort of need her more than ever. I have this pilgrimage statue of the the Blessed Mother that’s going to be at my house for a week but I can’t bring myself to pray before it because I’ve never been one who venerates religious statues.

How do I become closer to the Mother if Christ? Is it an offense for me to constantly ignore her?

 

[beckyann2597]

I wish I could help, but I think I am in an identical place when it comes to a devotion to Mary. I never have and I don’t know how, so I have never tried. But I am not struggling in my Faith as you indicate you are. I realize that Mary has helped bring many people comfort and closer to Jesus, but not having a devotion to her has not hindered my spiritual growth. I wish you luck and encourage you on your spiritual journey. I will check back into this posting to see if you find anything that helps. Good luck and God Bless–Rebecca

 

[puzzleannie]

what is your relationship with your own mother, or what was it (if she has passed away)? no need to answer here, but material for private reflection.

 

[awalt]

One small thing that may help, check out the 55 minute show from Aug. 15 on CA Radio, “Marian Dogmas throughout History”. I learned some things, and the presenter did a pretty good job explaining the true meaning of Mary’s role. He is also someone who is petitioning the Church to create a new Dogma that Mary is the Mother of all Christians, he speaks about that process…