Mental Toughness

Through the Seven Sorrows of Mary, we can see how much "mental toughness" Mary has.

Maybe we should call this "Spiritual Maturity," but either way, Mary demonstrates the most grace, courage, perseverance, and so many other qualities.  And we can learn from her example!

Join me in this short prayer for Spiritual Maturity:

• Mary, through your example of hearing the Prophecy of Simeon, please help me not waste time on things I can’t control.
• Mary, through your example in the Flight into Egypt, help me not dwell on the past, but be open to change for the sake of the kingdom.
• Mary, through your example of Losing Jesus in Jerusalem, help me trust in the LORD with all my heart.
• Mary, through your example of meeting Jesus on the Road to Calvary, help me not waste time feeling sorry for myself.
• Mary, through your example of Standing at the Foot of the Cross, help me only care about what is on the mind of God, rather than what is on the minds of family, friends, and strangers.
• Mary, through the courage you demonstrated, which is portrayed in the Pieta, holding Jesus in view of His murderers, help me rid myself of thinking the world owes me something.
• Mary, through your example at the Burial of Jesus, help me never give up after failure, and never expect immediate results.

(Explore these reflections and 20 others in my book, Treasures of Grace.)

Join me in responding to Mary's request that we pray the Seven Sorrows Rosary every day!