Mercedarian Formation

One of the first beginnings of my reversion back to the faith was my desire to resolve the frustration I had at not having a relationship with the Blessed Mother. I remember saying while driving to work in Seattle, "Mother, if you want me to have a relationship with you, you're going to have to do it because I don't have a clue what to do. I have this frustration toward you and I don't know why. Can you just fix this so we can be in a good relationship again?" Her sweet and tender way of intercession on my behalf made a significant impression on me. Much like the consummation of Her Motherly role at the foot of Her Son's cross; I think once we recognize and accept Our Lady as Our Mother She never lets us go.  Like an arrow of love piercing our heart, and at that moment we are drawn into Her graces and love, permanently placed in Her Heart. If there is a true and perfect slavery of love, a perfect embrace of holiness, this is the sweetest one you want to find yourself in. May Our Lord bring the whole world to recognize and embrace gratefully and affectionately their Blessed Mother!