I want so badly to be like Mary.
She's beautiful. She's pure. She's the epitome of holiness.
She's everything I want to be.
There's just one problem, I don't know how to be like her (and trust me I've tried). I've prayed for the grace to emulate her. I've prayed that I grow in each of the ten Marian virtues. But no matter what, I don't feel like I'm getting closer. She still seems so far out of my league.
The one aspect of Mary that particularly alludes me is her purity. How do I even begin to mirror her purity; she's called "Virgin Most Pure" for crying out loud! I, on the other hand, am so easily tempted. How do I love as she loves, purely, patiently, giving completely of herself?
I guess I have to remember first of all that Mary was human, just like I am. She was flesh and blood, not some angelic being. Therefore, it is safe to say that she was tempted, although she never gave into temptation and sinned. She is Queen of Virgins, not because she was never tempted, but because she overcame those temptations (by God's grace, of course) and remained pure.
I can do the same. Yes, it will not be easy, but it is possibly. Mary ought to represent not an unattainable goal but the proof that victory is possible.
What I'm still wondering is: how does one practically live out a love like Mary's, especiallyin a romantic relationship?
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Such a good question, Megan, and one that I'm trying to sort out right now as I navigate through a relationship. What I've come up with so far:
Purity you already mentioned. Staying pure in a relationship can be challenging, but she's always there.
Service. Mary has always been looking out for others since the beginning. I try to make sure I put my man first, and not get so caught up in the romance that I forget to be there for my friends.
Trust. She trusted God in the worst of situations. I try to imitate her by trusting Him while I finish up college, while my man looks for work, while our future seems uncertain.
God bless!
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