Reflection: Mary, Seat of Wisdom, pray for us!

Mary, the Mother of Jesus and the Mother of God, is the Seat of Wisdom. In the Litany of Loreto, she is given this title because she gave flesh to Jesus, the Son of God, whom the Scriptures refer to as the Wisdom of God. During Jesus’ early years, Mary sat Him on her lap and nurtured Him, thus becoming the “seat” of Wisdom. Art renditions of this image show Mary on a throne with the child Jesus in her lap.

Through Mary, Jesus entered the world as our Savior. Through Mary’s guidance and love, Jesus grew into a loving and caring man, who left His parent’s home to do the work God had given Him to do. Throughout His life, Mary was near, rejoicing with Him in all His good works, supporting and comforting Him in His days of doubt and suffering. Mary was the first disciple of Jesus.

Are you seeking wisdom?

Wisdom is a gift from God that helps us understand what God’s plan and purpose is for our lives. Wisdom needs to be cultivated so that the soil of our hearts can hear God’s voice, as Mary did. Mary’s parents helped her to use her gift of wisdom so that she was ready to understand God’s plan and purpose for her life when the angel came to announce it.

Turn to Mary. Ask her for wisdom. Sit in the Presence of Jesus in Eucharistic adoration. Pray the rosary and meditate on the Scriptures. Spend time in silent prayer. In the silence, you will hear God's voice. Ask Mary to teach you how to be silent in the Presence of the Lord.

"When I was young and innocent, I sought wisdom openly in my prayer. She came to me in her beauty and until the end I will cultivate her." Sirach 51:13-14  

O Mary, Seat of Wisdom, pray for us and for all the names we receive through this prayer ministry.