A Gift to Us from the Father

Eve.
A gift to Adam.
Chosen by the Father.
Mother of All the Living.

Mary.
A gift to Jesus.
Chosen by the Father.
Mother of God.

The Immaculate Conception.
A gift to us
from the Father
to teach us to be a handmaid of the Lord.

Mother Most Pure.
Full of grace.
Make us His vessel.
Prepare us for His presence.

Queen of Peace.
When troubled, you pondered.
Lead us to deeper surrender
and confident trust.

Most highly favored lady.
You knew your identity
and rejoiced in the gift
of Divine Intimacy.

Spouse of the Holy Spirit
You exist for the praise
of His glory.
Our life, our sweetness, and our hope.

Cause of our joy.
Nothing will be impossible for God.
Give us joyful hope
as we rejoice with you.

Queen conceived
without original sin,
Blessed are you among women.
Teach us true femininity.

Handmaid of the Lord,
show me how to pray with you:
“May it be done to me
according to your word.”

Gate of Heaven,
open wide the doors of your heart
to welcome us
to our home with you.

The New Eve.
A gift to the New Adam.
Chosen by the Father.
Mother of All the Living.

Be a mother to me, Mary.
Walk with me this Advent.
And prepare me to receive
your beloved Son, Jesus.

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Rose Coleman is a contemplative in action who delights in all things beautiful. Her adventurous heart has traveled many places—from circumnavigating the globe on a ship during college to some years in the convent as a religious sister. Exuberant from her childhood, she is an elementary school teacher who learns so much from her students. She is a contributing author to our children's devotional prayer book, Rise Up and the author of our Blessed Conversations: Ways to Pray study found here. You can find out more about her here.