Mama Mary, Take my Heart

Christy Romero | 08/15/2025

“Our Lady’s role is to bring you face to face… with the love in the Heart of Jesus crucified.” St. Teresa of Calcutta

Two years ago today, I gave my full heart to Mama Mary, asking her to set it on fire with love for her Son. For 33 days, I prepared my heart to consecrate it to Jesus through Mary, using the book “33 Days to Morning Glory” by Michael E. Gaitley, MIC as a guide. The feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary was my Consecration day.

I have a very close relationship with Mary, which is the reason why I refer to her as Mama Mary. I can relate to her because as a mother myself, I feel like she can understand me, and she is my role model. One of the things I most admire about Mama Mary is how she was able to detach her own will and attach it to God’s. I have a very hard time surrendering my will completely to God. I am a planner by nature, so I like to be in control. God shows me over and over again that I can plan all I want to, but He has the last word. This weekend is a perfect example. I was supposed to be visiting my grandsons. Today, I should have been in a plane on my way to their home. But God had other plans. Instead of heading to the airport, I headed to church. I had to relinquish all my plans to Him.

Like Mama Mary, I hope I can learn to attach my will to God’s. I know that I won’t be able to do this perfectly like she does because I am an imperfect human being. But I can try to improve each day. Mama Mary can teach me how she was able to fulfill God’s will perfectly. And one way to do it is by uniting my will with hers. If I do this, my will will be united to God’s will, just like hers is. Mary can teach me how to become a “handmaid” of the Lord, just like she was. She can also help me to recognize the divine messengers that God uses to let me know what He wants from me. God did not reveal Himself directly to Mary, but rather through a messenger. And just like she said, “God’s will be done,” I need to answer Him in the same way.

Mama Mary, thank you for being my spiritual mother. Your prayers and motherly care lead me to God. You said “Yes” to the angel and became the handmaid of the Lord. You conceived, gave birth and took care of Jesus. You presented Him to the Father in the temple and you stood by His side as He died on the cross. Your obedience, faith, hope, and love made you a partner in God’s work of salvation.

Mama Mary, thank you for always being by my side to help me carry my crosses along my journey because with you by my side, my crosses have been lighter. Mama Mary, help me love your Son the way you loved Him. You loved Him like only a mother can love her Son. Help me feel this love for your Son, an even bigger love than what I feel for my sons, my daughter and my grandsons.

Thank you Mama Mary for being my spiritual mother. Your loving prayers for me are the biggest gift that I can receive, and they evolve in graces that only now I’m starting to comprehend. Thank you for loving me individually, in spite of having billions of other children. I love you, Mama Mary.

Thank You God for giving Mary to me as my spiritual mother. Amen.

During my Consecration two years ago, and my renewal last year, I learned that the path to holiness is quick and easy as long as I have Mama Mary by my side; even though she will not take away my crosses, she will help me to carry them thus making their weight lighter. By relying on her powerful intercession, experiencing her tender care, speaking to her from my heart, letting myself be led by her, and trusting her completely, I can place myself in her hands so she can use me as she needs me to bring glory to God. Two years ago today, I gave my full heart to Mama Mary, asking her to set it on fire with love for her Son. My heart is still on fire.

Mama Mary, now that you are in heaven, assumed body and soul, pray for us.

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About the Author

Christy Romero

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My name is Christy Romero and I am a cradle Catholic. I met my husband, Rafael, 46 years ago on a Youth Encounter, and we got married four years later. We have three young adult children who are all happily married, and two grandsons that have stolen our hearts. Even though I have always loved writing, God took me on a different career path. I graduated with a degree in Accounting in 1986, and thirty years ago, I established my practice to help small businesses and individuals with their tax filings. Last year, I decided to retire to spend more time with my growing family, and to dedicate more time to writing. I created a blog to share my meditations ten years ago, and I have a faithful following of family and friends. Now, I feel God urging me to share the Good News of the Church that He established over 2,000 years ago with a larger audience. In the words of St. Teresa of Calcutta: “I am just a little pencil in the hand of a writing God sending a love letter to the world.” You can find more of my writings at https://christysmeditations.blogspot.com/