Is there such a thing as a Marian epiphany?

[Intercessor55]

I am a protestant who has been looking into all things Catholic for about a year. I received a rosary in the mail with instructions. Overriding my protestant objections, i.e., praying to Mary instead of the Father, praying repetitously, etc., I began clumsily, but sincerely, to follow the instructions and pray the rosary. I have been sick and miserable and unable to pray at all for months now. As I made my plea to Mary, I was filled with a sense of peace and a wonderful loving, gentle presence. I felt joy at saying her name. I loved her for the first time and knew she received it and reciprocated. I can’t really put into words how amazing the experience was. I guess this means I have to accept the communion of the Saints. Suddenly it doesn’t seem so far-fetched, but real. Maybe this is normal for all of you. But a few days ago I would have felt stupid holding a rosary. Before I was sick, I used to commune with our Lord and was devoted to His Sacred Heart. It is my hope that His mother can speak to her Son on my behalf, so that our fellowship may be restored. I have temporal lobe anomalies and take anti-siezure medication and have a hard time praying now.
What do you think happened when I prayed the rosary for the first time?
Intercessor55

 

[Brenda_V]

To answer your post question, yes there is such a thing as a Marian epiphany . You had one.

Praise God that He has used his daughter and the mother of His Son to give you comfort.

Keep praying the Rosary and it will no longer be so clumsy feeling and you will receive even more comforts. Your affliction will not necessarily be healed (but it could be), but you acceptance of it will give you more peace.

Seek a Parish and learn more about this wonderful, rich Catholic Faith and perhaps you will decide to enter into the Church.

Brenda V.

 

[dbacks5439]

I am a protestant who has been looking into all things Catholic for about a year. I received a rosary in the mail with instructions. Overriding my protestant objections, i.e., praying to Mary instead of the Father, praying repetitously, etc., I began clumsily, but sincerely, to follow the instructions and pray the rosary. I have been sick and miserable and unable to pray at all for months now. As I made my plea to Mary, I was filled with a sense of peace and a wonderful loving, gentle presence. I felt joy at saying her name. I loved her for the first time and knew she received it and reciprocated. I can’t really put into words how amazing the experience was. I guess this means I have to accept the communion of the Saints. Suddenly it doesn’t seem so far-fetched, but real. Maybe this is normal for all of you. But a few days ago I would have felt stupid holding a rosary. Before I was sick, I used to commune with our Lord and was devoted to His Sacred Heart. It is my hope that His mother can speak to her Son on my behalf, so that our fellowship may be restored. I have temporal lobe anomalies and take anti-siezure medication and have a hard time praying now.
What do you think happened when I prayed the rosary for the first time?
Intercessor55

My best guess is that she was praying along with you. I pray that you come to know the fullness of Truth the Church offers and that you get better.

 

[Grace_Angel]

I am a protestant who has been looking into all things Catholic for about a year. I received a rosary in the mail with instructions. Overriding my protestant objections, i.e., praying to Mary instead of the Father, praying repetitously, etc., I began clumsily, but sincerely, to follow the instructions and pray the rosary. I have been sick and miserable and unable to pray at all for months now. As I made my plea to Mary, I was filled with a sense of peace and a wonderful loving, gentle presence. I felt joy at saying her name. I loved her for the first time and knew she received it and reciprocated. I can’t really put into words how amazing the experience was. I guess this means I have to accept the communion of the Saints. Suddenly it doesn’t seem so far-fetched, but real. Maybe this is normal for all of you. But a few days ago I would have felt stupid holding a rosary. Before I was sick, I used to commune with our Lord and was devoted to His Sacred Heart. It is my hope that His mother can speak to her Son on my behalf, so that our fellowship may be restored. I have temporal lobe anomalies and take anti-siezure medication and have a hard time praying now.
What do you think happened when I prayed the rosary for the first time?
Intercessor55

Hello intercessor, what happened you ask? The Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus, the very same one who said Fiat to God, came close to you and touched your heart. She heard and saw your sincerity and came close to you and because you were ready, you could see, feel epxerience her.
Just thank God for allowing this to happen and thank Jesus for lalowing his mother to touch you and thank Mary, who once was Miriam of Nazareth to become a part of your life.
Grace Angel.

 

[puzzleannie]

I What do you think happened when I prayed the rosary for the first time?
Intercessor55

Mary did what she always does and carried your prayer straight to her Son. She made what was formerly difficult for you become easy. When you found yourself unable to pray as you were accustomed, she prayed for you, and led you gently to the place where you were again able to pray. When your own mind could not come up with the words, the gentle repetitions (hardly vain to anyone devoted to Our Lord) carried your unspoken prayer. You found yourself repeating the Holy Name of Jesus as the centerpiece of each prayer, which carries the entire prayer with it. The key to the rosary is Mary’s instruction to the servants at Cana: do whatever He tells you.

 

[TNT]

…It is my hope that His mother can speak to her Son on my behalf, so that our fellowship may be restored. I have temporal lobe anomalies and take anti-siezure medication and have a hard time praying now.
What do you think happened when I prayed the rosary for the first time?
Intercessor55

I Think the first time that is recorded where some prayed to Mary when Christ was within earshot was at Cana.
Look up what happened!
I’ve always wondered what would have happened if they had went straight to Christ on that occasion & skipped the Mary intercession stuff.