Early in our lives we learn the importance of having good role models.  The same is true when it comes to living in holiness: we must look to people who have lived the Christian life to a heroic degree so that we can learn from them.  This is one of the reasons in the Catholic tradition that we honor the saints.  The saints comprise the Holiness Hall of Fame.  They inspire us.

Among the saints, however, there is one woman whom every saint looked to for inspiration: the Blessed Virgin Mary.  Yet Mary is more than just another good Christian role model.  She is the embodiment of Christian holiness.  Therefore, it is important that we give her the proper honor due to her, for God chose her to be the Mother of our Savior.  That’s a really big deal! Read more »