Mary’s Protection

 Place yourself in the hand of the Madonna … and do not let any thing worry you. (OCL, III, 592, p. 112)

St.  Vincent  Pallotti  believed  firmly  in  Mary’s  protection.  He  often recommended to those who sought his advice in moments of troubles and difficulties, to count on Mary as their security. Whatever problems people have, whether they are physical or mental, they can definitely approach Mary for help. All that one needs to do is to place his trouble in the hands of Mary and carry on with his life, doing the best he can in that situation, without being worried or anxious about the outcome. Mary is capable of helping people in their predicaments. The gospel gives a wonderful example of Mary’s intervention in the life of the couple at the wedding at Cana. Mary understood their need, even without their asking. She felt for them in their trouble and she offered to help, on her own. She knew that she could do great things with Jesus at her side. At her plea, Jesus, though feeling that his time had not yet come, worked the first miracle of his public ministry and granted the request of his mother on behalf of the couple. St. Vincent never doubted Mary’s powerful assistance. He wished that everyone did the same.

Do I believe in Mary’s protection? Do I readily approach her in all my needs? What inspiration do I receive from Mary’s presence and action at the wedding at Cana? Do I realize that she is a powerful advocate before Jesus on my behalf? 

When the wine failed, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.”  (Jn. 2: 3)