When you are praying to Mary you are asking her to intercede with Almighty God. He is the source of every grace and the final end of all our devotions.

As the earthly mother of Jesus, Mary is filled with Christ's presence. Praise and thanksgiving offered to Mary is really praise and thanksgiving offered to Jesus.

In Luke 1:48, Mary proclaims the greatness of the Lord and what He has done for her: "For He has looked upon his handmaid's lowliness: behold, from now on all ages will call me blessed."

Praying to Mary does not lessen Christ's essential role as Mediator, for every prayer to Mary is based on the mediation of her Son.

Consider Mary as your prayer partner. Then experience for yourself how prayers to Mary, the Mother of God, bring you closer to Jesus.

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