the awe of Mary

Prayerfully,
She inspires the soul,
with Her Immaculate touch,
closer to Her Son,
faithfully and virtuously.

Peacefully,
She soothes the soul,
with Her gentle warmth,
closer to Her Son,
joyfully and thoughtfully.

Gracefully,
She nurtures the soul,
with Her motherly protection,
closer to Her Son,
authentically and wonderfully.

“O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee.”

By Lauren T. Smith

(Lauren T. Smith is a member of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis.) †

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