The Importance of Mary

So many lives of the saints, if not all of them, demonstrate the importance of Mary. It’s uncanny how devotion to the Blessed Mother is such a common trend among the holiest people who have lived.

Fr. Mark-Mary and Brother Malachy discuss how Mary has brought them such great consolation, strength, and encouragement throughout their lives. They share stories and the reasons that have made it abundantly clear to them that Mary is the spiritual mother the saints say she is, and the mother we all need.

As we prepare for the Month of the Rosary, consider giving Mary a more prominent place in your life.

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[jgil]

I was protestant but I converted to Catholicism this year finding out I have a wonderful mom in Mary is one of the biggest gifts God and His Church has granted me, I feel her love and protection every single day, God bless you Mother Mary!!

[trevor]

I was a southern Baptist who converted to Catholicism, she was my biggest hurdle, now my biggest treasure!

[aprilgabutina]

I just started praying the rosary daily 2 years ago, during the pandemic. I wish I prayed this when I was in school but I didnt. Now im 45 y/o. Rosary praying helped me a lot managing my stress. Mama Mary really brought me closer to God. Im so HAPPY to be a Catholic. Mama Mary is the surest and fastest way to Jesus 💗💗💗

[annainspain]

I crossed over into the Catholic church two years ago, and it started with a rosary bracelet. I was taught that it was idolatry to pray to Mary but one night l was under so much pressure that I asked Jesus to forgive me if it was a sin, and prayed one decade. I instantly calmed down and relaxed and the atmosphere in my home changed. My husband, a lapsed Catholic, bought me a rosary and I started praying it regularly. At first it was hard, but during lockdown it kept me sane. Discovering Mama Mary filled a huge void. As a protestant l deeply believed in prayer but so often felt anxious in spite of praying. Now l always know l am heard. The only real difference is the rosary and the Eucharist. I took communion in several different protestant churches over the years, but the Eucharist is qualitatively different. For the first time in my almost 60 years (28 as a Christian) l am happy, content, free of anxiety that dogged my life from childhood. Thank you, Mama!

[bindiasookoo]

I love my mother Mary I have her in my alter and her son I pray to both of them every day and nights I pray to the rosary 📿 for protection guidance and strength and support I love u lady Mary for accepting me in your hand and her son Jesus Christ for accepting me as your daughter

[DoubleTroubleRebel]

I love seeing how Mary has brought so many converts. Like many others in the comments, I too was made a convert because of Our Lady. My boyfriend, at the time (now fiancé), told me about the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe. I was a lapsed Protestant looking into Judaism and new age spirituality. After he told me the story of Guadalupe, I studied more and more and eventually read John 6. The beginning of my conversion was Mary, and what finally pushed me to make the jump was the Eucharist. Thank the Lord for giving us a wonderful, loving mother in Mary. She is a great guide to Christ.

[juanap]

As a converted Catholic with bad relations to women, starting with my own mother, I kind of struggle with my relation to Mary...I'm not used to a loving mother... But I'm praying...

[rockynot]

Such a good video, Our Mother is always watching over and protecting us, May our Blessed Mother Mary watch over my family and me and keep us safe, Ave Maria ✝️🙏🏼📿

[WordsPictures]

" Mary, be a Mother to me now. " Thank you so much for this.

[edgarvictoria]

"Who is She that comes forth as the morning rising, fair as the moon, bright as the sun, terrible as an army set in battle array?"

[davidcole]

I was a cradle Protestant. At 49 I entered the Catholic church. 6 years later, I finally get it! Thank you brothers for turning on the light.

[hectordanielsanchezcobo]

Pro-tip: talk to Mary like she is your mother with full love and faith, as in the closest and dearest for your relatives or friends, I found this to be the best way to talk to her. She is our mother and wants us her children to speak to her and also want to help us, spent quality time with your mother in heaven, she loves you and is willing to listen!

[MyDailyPrayer]

Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning Psalm 30:5💕💕😇😇

[samueljones]

As a convert to Catholicism from being a protestant I worried that the whole Mary thing could be confusing but once you open your heart and trust that God has led you here you see you also have a fantastic spiritual mother waiting who prays for you, one who you can find comfort in and all she wants is for you to be as close as possible to our lord Christ Jesus. Christ said it himself on the cross, behold your mother, let that sink in.

[christinasantos]

For the past 3 years I've been struggling with my daughter and last night I asked Mary to help me "...I've tried everything to help my daughter and I don't know what else to do. As one mother to another please help me. Mary if you are real please help my daughter" and today my prayer was answered 🙏
PS I was born and raised in Mormon faith but after this I will be converting 💞

[ayereen-xcuu]

Yes! Our Holy Mother Mary rules! ✨❤️‍🔥✨She is the best! 🥹

[margueriterussell]

I pray the rosary everyday.Its the right thing, to do.

[ceciliamutei]

MARY BE A MOTHER TO ME NOW AND ALWAYS. AMEN.

[davidvandermolen]

She holds my hand and, when necessary
, nudges me towards her Son with perpetual love!

[lettiebug]

Thank you so much. I needed this more than I could ever explain. I'm going to do the 54 day Rosary Novena and I also want to consecrate myself to Mother Mary. Please keep me in your prayers 🙏❤️