Mother Mary: The Power of Prayer by Margaret Ann Lembo
You can experience the energy of joy and a passionate desire to find varying ways to connect with Spirit. Working with the energy of saints helps to maintain a connection with the Divine and the opportunity to know oneself. Self-knowledge, or self-awareness, is one of the keys to experiencing a full, happy, and meaningful lifetime here on Earth. I was born and raised a Roman Catholic. I have embraced many spiritual philosophies and kept the foundation from childhood. The comforting influence of the existence of saints and holy people who have experienced visions, feelings of intense pleasure and joy, and an affluent spiritual life that includes a closeness to God or the Divine created a foundation for my spiritual life.
During May (and most days), my attention is on Mother Mary, and her mother, Saint Anne. Saint Anne was blessed with special grace to conceive Mother Mary at an old age. She gave birth to Miriam or Mary. Anne’s womb was blessed to conceive her. Anne was an instrument of God. She devoted her daughter, Mother Mary, to a life of service.
Mother Mary, c. 18 BC – 33 AD, was raised with grace, prayer, meditation, and training in the temple. Mother Mary emulated motherhood, purity, modesty, faith, and love. The Sacred Heart of Mary (Immaculate Heart of Mary) inspires us to pray for ourselves and each other. The Heart of Mary symbolizes her inner life and faithfulness to God. After entering heaven, Mary has remained active and manifested in visible appearances and miraculous cures worldwide. The list of apparitions is very long. Well-known apparitions took place in Ireland, India, Japan, Mexico, France, and the United States, to name just a few. She is the Queen of Heaven and Our Lady of Angels. She is more than a saint. Mother Mary is known by many names, many associated with the many times she appeared worldwide.
What is Mother Mary’s message to us? Pray. Pray for yourself. Pray for each other. Pray for peace. Pray for the entire world. Are you comfortable praying? Petitions, a form of prayer, are earnest requests for something to happen, transform, or change. Focus on your heart chakra and be kind, compassionate, and tolerant. Work with gemstones like blue topaz, celestite, or angelite, when seeking comfort and motherly love. Align with grace and the ever-present vibration of kindness and mercy. Release issues and vibrate at the rate of love, peace, and well-being. Open your mind to allow miracles beyond your dreams and manifest your heart’s desire.
The scent of roses is associated with Mother Mary, as the scent or manifestations of roses are commonly reported in association with her Divine appearances. Of course, frankincense and myrrh are a good combination to connect with Mother Mary because these gifts were given to her for Jesus at his birth. Jasmine, neroli, and spikenard essential oils help to renew self-confidence and have the courage to put good thoughts into action. The earthy scent of spikenard helps you release worrisome thoughts and aligns you with peace and empathy.
Cultivate your relationship with your spiritual nature. You are a spiritual being with a purpose you agreed to before arriving on this planet. Focus your awareness on prayer, inner connection, and purpose. Focus on kindness. Make your intention to have compassion and tolerance. Vibrate love through your presence, words, and actions. And, pray. Pray for yourself. Pray for those you love. Pray for people you don’t know but need help. Pray!!
This is my version of the Hail Mary, which I set to music. I’ll sing it to you sometime!
Oh Mary, Oh Great Mother!
I honor your presence on our planet.
Oh Mary, Oh Great Mother!
I honor the Christ within you.
Guide all the people of our world.
Help us to hear your guidance.
Open our hearts to your love.
Show us the way forever.
~ Portions of this article are excerpted from my upcoming book, The Essential Guide to Archangels and Saints (Llewellyn Worldwide. December 2024)
Bio: Margaret Ann Lembo is the author of The Essential Guide to Crystals, Minerals and Stones; Crystals Beyond Beginners; The Essential Guide to Everyday Angels; and many more books on gemstones, aromatherapy, and the power of positive thought. She is an award-winning aromatherapist and the owner of The Crystal Garden–the conscious living store of the Palm Beaches established in 1988. Find out more about Margaret Ann at TheCrystalGarden.com and MargaretAnnLembo.com