| To Parents and Catechists: You can use this prayer service to invite your youngsters to do a reflective Scripture search with Mary. It also contains a "hands-on" craft prayer. You will need paper and colored pens or markers. |
A Scripture Search for Mary
We honor Mary with so many titles. Some of them are: Mother of Our Savior, Immaculate Conception, and the Blessed Virgin.
Listen to God's Word
Is there a title for Mary that no one has ever used to honor her? To help you discover that name do a Scripture search. Use these Scripture references "to find" your own title for Mary.
Luke 1:26-56
John 2:1-10
John 19:25-27
After reading these passages, ask yourself: What do the words tell me about Mary?
Create your own title for Mary, for example, "Mary, Lover of the Poor."
In Praise of Mary's Name
Here is another way of praying. Make a pencil outline of the name Mary on a piece of paper about 2 1/2" wide by 8 1/2" long. Then use your favorite Scripture verses about Mary to create a handwritten outline of her name. You might want to do the writing in different colored inks. Keep Mary's name as a bookmark prayer.
Listen to God's Word
When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, she was filled with the Holy Spirit and said in a loud voice, "You are the most blessed of all women, and blessed is the child you will bear!" From Luke 1:41
My Prayer Goes On
Repeat your favorite Scripture verse about Mary.
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