Drawn Gently Toward Heaven: Mary, Our Mother and Guide

Our holy Mother Mary does not leave us to find our way alone. She goes before us, quietly and faithfully, leading us toward Heaven. And when she reaches her heavenly home, she is welcomed with such love and brightness that it makes our hearts hopeful—that we, too, may one day follow where she has gone.

Because she is our Mother, we are not afraid to call after her with trust: “Draw us with you, and we will run after you.” There is something very tender in this. We do not run ahead on our own strength. We follow her. She draws us gently, as a mother takes the hand of her child and leads the way.

God, in His goodness, has given her to us as our helper on the journey. She has been sent to us as our advocate, one who speaks for us with love. And because she is the Mother of our Judge, she is also the Mother of Mercy—never harsh, never distant, but always ready to help.

She cares for the work of our salvation with a quiet but powerful love. She does not grow weary of us. She does not turn away. Instead, she continues, patiently and faithfully, to guide us, to pray for us, and to lead us closer to her Son.

So we need not be troubled or uncertain. If we stay close to her, she will surely bring us safely home.

May our hearts be simple enough to follow, and trusting enough to be led.