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The Email That Sparked It All

Cyrus read an email from Ray in Texas, who asked a fair and honest question:

“Aren’t we spending too much time on Mary? Shouldn’t we focus more on Jesus?”

 

You could practically hear Patrick rubbing his hands together; he was itching to respond. And respond he did... with biblical insight and big-time love for the Blessed Mother.

Patrick’s first big point: The Rosary is all about Jesus.

Even though we’re repeating the Hail Mary, we’re actually meditating on key events in Jesus’ life:

-The Annunciation

The Baptism

-The Passion

-The Crucifixion

-The Resurrection

These are Jesus-focused mysteries. Mary is in the picture, sure... but as the ultimate mom. She is always directing us straight to her Son. 

Mary's Role: The Ultimate "Point You to Jesus" Mother

If anyone’s worried that Mary might steal the spotlight, Patrick reminds us of John 2:5.

“Do whatever He tells you.”

 

That’s Mary talking. Not “Do whatever I say” or “Look at me!” but “Go to Jesus.” 

So even if someone’s spiritual life gets a little too “Marian-heavy”, Mary will lovingly redirect them. She’s the queen of humility. 

Scripture shows Mary as a constant presence throughout Jesus’ life:

-She carried Him in the womb.

-She nursed Him and raised Him.

-She taught Him as a child.

-She stood at the foot of the Cross.

-She was there at Pentecost,