Our Lady in the Upper Room

In this beautiful homily, Fr. Miguel reflects on the powerful presence of Our Blessed Mother with the Apostles in the Upper Room as they prayed for the coming of the Holy Spirit. This is the last recorded appearance of Mary in the New Testament — showing her close union with the infant Church.Fr. Miguel reminds us that Mary is never an obstacle to Jesus — she is the quickest, easiest, and safest way to Him. As God’s masterpiece, she was chosen from all eternity to bring the Eternal Word into the world, and she continues her maternal role of leading all souls to her Son.He shares St. Francis of Assisi’s tender love for Mary through his beautiful “Salutation to the Blessed Virgin Mary” and encourages us during this month of May to pray the Rosary with greater devotion and intentionality.Like the Apostles and St. Francis, may we stay close to Mary so she can lead us more deeply to Jesus and prepare us for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit.Our Lady, Mother of the Church, pray for us! 🙏