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.

Mary proclaims the greatness of the Lord and what He has done for her in Luke 1:48.

"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.

Here is an answer page to praying the rosary.

Act of Consecration to Mary the Mother of God

My Queen! My Mother!
I give myself entirely to you
and to show my devotion to you,
I consecrate to you this day
my eyes, my ears, my mouth,
my heart, my whole being
without reserve.
Therefore, good Mother
as I am yours,
keep me and guard me
as your property and possession.

Memorare

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary that never was it known that any one who fled to your protection, implored your help or sought your intercession, was left unaided.

Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come; before you I stand sinful and sorrowful.

O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer them. Amen

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Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while. Mark 6:31

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