Memorial of Our Lady, Help of Christians

Memorial of Our Lady, Help of Christians

Reflection

“A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.” –Revelation 12:1

Prayer

Empowering God,

On this feast of Our Lady, Help of Christians, we celebrate the grace to invoke Mary’s intercession and to ask for heavenly assistance in all our work here on earth. As a Catholic ministry serving those most vulnerable, we need all the help we can get! May our devotion to Mary also remind us that our highest measure of “success” ought to be our own faithfulness, to receive and embody your Word of life in the world around us, in imitation of Mary your mother. With joy and gratitude for Mary’s example, we pray. Amen.

Call to Action

Take a few minutes to contemplate how Mary’s willingness to join God’s mission in the world can inspire my own willingness today.