The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 343: Praying Through Mary (2025)
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Dec 9, 2025 Dive into the profound role of Mary in prayer and her connection to Jesus. Explore the origins of the Hail Mary and other Marian prayers throughout history. Fr. Mike discusses Mary's strength and tenderness as a mother, emphasizing how her fiat unites our trust with her intercession. Learn how prayers to Mary complement, rather than compete with, Christ's mediation. Discover the significance of Marian devotions, from the rosary to Eastern hymns, and reflect on Mary's presence in the life of Christ and believers.
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Holy Spirit Unites Us With Mary
- The Holy Spirit unites our prayer to Christ and thus unites us with Mary in the Church.
- Mary is both model and mother, linking our filial prayer to Jesus through her unique role.
Hail Mary Frames Marian Prayer
- The Hail Mary combines the angel Gabriel's greeting and Elizabeth's praise to center Marian prayer on Christ.
- This twofold movement magnifies God's work in Mary and entrusts believers' petitions to her.
Entrust Your Petitions To Mary
- Entrust your cares and petitions to Mary because she gives us Jesus and prays for us as she prayed for herself.
- By entrusting ourselves to her prayer we surrender to God's will together with her.
