The Accompaniment

I knew she was there

persevering till the end
steadfast throughout My Passion
despite her powerlessness to
change the outcome...
step by step she valiantly 

shared My Cross by joining
her agony with Mine as
swords of sorrow
pierced her precious heart
while nails fastened Me to
My obscured Throne-
forever to become the symbol

of My Love for you-
there she remained at
My side vainly attempting to 

soothe My Wounds with caressing
glances of Motherly love
though seeing her mournful 

countenance only added more 

distress to My final Offering...

yet still...I was grateful for the 

ministry of her pensive presence 

which nevertheless strengthened 

My determination as I infused her 

heartache into My Sacrificial Gift...

and then... with great humility she
resolutely received My Calling to..
-be a Mother for all who follow Me.
-be their Comfort so that they too
 can accompany their beloved
-be a source of strength to their 

 human frailty as they imitate her 

 faithful love by also offering their 

 sacrifice with Mine as they trek the
 well-worn path to Calvary trusting 

 that together with their Heavenly 

 Mother they and their loved one 

 shall one day gaze upon the Face 

 of their Resurrected Savior by
 finishing their Race and thus 

 capturing the Crown of
 Everlasting Life

Reflection / Discussion:

-What does "accompaniment" mean?
-How is Mary the supreme example of that?
-What does it take to do that?
-What can you learn from her journey?
-Where can you get support if you are on that journey?
-What does "offering their sacrifice with Mine" imply?
-Describe your relationship with Mary.
-Do you think of her as your Mother?  Why / not?
-How can you grow in that relationship?