Luke 1:26-38. Mary is a great example of one who followed her son Jesus in faith and trust. Her fears? Her trust? Her answer? What are your fears, your trust, your answer?

Spiritual Exercises 101
Luke 1:26-38

Luke 1:46-55. Go through her "Magnificat" prayer -- line by line. Can you say that? Can you follow Jesus who does this?

Spiritual Exercises 121
Luke 1:46-55

Remember the crib scene at Christmas. Imagine yourself there. What do you see, hear? What are your feelings?

Spiritual Exercises 121
Spiritual Exercises 110-117
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Day Four

Ask Mary to let you hold the baby Jesus. What do you say to her? What does she say to Jesus about you? What do you say to Jesus?

Spiritual Exercises 114

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Day Five

Say the "Hail Mary" phrase by phrase. Ask her prayers for you that you can know, love and follow Christ.

Spiritual Exercises 252

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Day Six

Ask to imitate Jesus and Mary in the use of your senses: sight, taste, touch, smell, hearing.

Spiritual Exercises 248

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Day Seven

John 2:1-11. Ask Mary to help you come to know Jesus better, to love Him more, and to be like Him -- to follow Him. How did she do it? Ask her.

John 2:1-11

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