“For what other reason do we continually turn to Mary except to seek the Christ in her arms, to seek our Savior in her, through her, and with her?”     

                                                                                         Pope Paul VI

For Reflection:

Consider the many ways and times in which Mary held  Jesus in her arms. List the ones that come to mind.  Are there now or have there been parallel moments in my life? Ask Mary to place Jesus into your spiritual arms as you recall them. What would you whisper to Him? What would He say back to you? How has Mary been with you through this encounter?