Three Ways to Love Mary More

Anne DeSantis offers three ways to devote yourself more to Mary as we reflect and meditate more deeply on her life during October.

October is a month dedicated to the holy Rosary. On October 7^th, the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated. For this reason, October is a special month to celebrate the Mother of Our Lord.

Loving Our Lady is an honor for us as Catholics as we devote time to get to know her heart and what is important to her as the Mother of Jesus. Below are three ways to pray and devote yourself more to her as we reflect and meditate more deeply on her life during the month of October.

Pray the Rosary

The greatest prayer to Mary is the holy Rosary. For Catholic families, offering a nightly or weekly Rosary is a beautiful way to love Our Lady in the greatest of ways. Perhaps pick one or two nights a week when every member of the family can participate in praying the Rosary together. The Rosary is praying through the Gospel, as each mystery reveals something about the life of Christ and the Paschal Mystery. You will be blessed as a family when you make it a point to offer this prayer to the Blessed Mother and pray for her intentions as well as your own.

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Acts of Charity

Do acts of charity for others out of love for both Jesus and Mary. The Legion of Mary is an international lay apostate that does just that offering both prayer and good works all in the name of Our Lady. Whether you are a member of the Legion or not, acts of charity and mercy can be done on behalf of the Blessed Mother, and these kind acts are pleasing to the Lord.

Include Our Lady in your Daily Prayer Life

Aside from praying the Rosary each day or as often as possible, as a family, include Our Lady in your daily prayer life. Having statues around of Mary within your home is a great reminder of her and a provides good place to pray. In offering prayers of aspiration during the day, lift prayers to the Blessed Mother to intercede for you and your family to her Son. It is a good practice, and beneficial for the soul.

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Be blessed as you grow closer to Mary during the month of October in getting to know her, which in turn will lead you and your family to her Son, Jesus!

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