If you’ve been following this blog or my social media at all, you know that I’m in a season of stress! From toddler to middle schooler to Alzheimer’s, we are on a daily emotional roller coaster that you wouldn’t believe!
I remind myself that this is seasonal.
And most days I’m fine. This week, I am not.
So I have no well-thought-out Blossoms and Blessings for you. I’m running on empty! But I DO have FOUR Titles of Mary to turn to when you are feeling overwhelmed. These ladies are keeping me company lately, and maybe Mother Mary can be a help for you, too.
Prayer Tip: Next time you feel overwhelmed, pause and pray, “Mary, Undoer of Knots, help me to surrender this situation to you. Untie the knots that I cannot, and lead me to peace.”
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Mary is always with us, even when we don’t realize it. Our Lady of Perpetual Help is a powerful reminder that we are never alone, no matter how heavy the burden may seem. She stands beside us, ready to offer her assistance and intercession. This title speaks to her constant presence in our lives, urging us to turn to her in both the big and small challenges we face.
When you feel like there’s no one to turn to or that you’re shouldering too much on your own, remember that Mary is always there, offering her help, prayers, and comfort.
Prayer Tip: Try meditating on the image of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Picture her holding the Child Jesus and extending her hand to you, as if to say, “I’m here to help you, my child.”
Our Lady Queen of Peace
Amid chaos, Mary’s title as Queen of Peace invites us to find calm and quiet in our hearts. Life can feel like a whirlwind at times—trust me, I know—but Mary wants to give us peace, even in the middle of life’s storms. As the Queen of Peace, she helps us find that inner stillness that grounds us and points us back to her Son, who is the ultimate source of our peace.
When you feel like you’re being tossed around by stress, busyness, or worry, ask Mary to reign in your heart with her peace.
Prayer Tip: “Mary, Queen of Peace, reign in my heart. Bring me your peace in this moment of chaos, and help me trust in God’s plan, even when it feels overwhelming.”
Our Lady of Mental Peace
When our minds are swirling with worry and anxiety, it’s easy to feel like we can’t catch a break. Our Lady of Mental Peace is the title to invoke when our thoughts are running wild and inner calm feels far away. She can bring clarity to confusion, rest to an anxious heart, and peace to a racing mind. With Mary’s intercession, we can find the mental stillness that allows us to hear God’s voice in the noise of life.
Prayer Tip: Take a few quiet moments in prayer and say, “Mary, Our Lady of Mental Peace, calm my anxious heart and still my racing mind. Help me to find rest in your gentle embrace.”