Mary: A Supermodel Among Us

In our image-laden society, it’s difficult to ignore the super-sculpted figures plastered on magazine covers and appearing in advertisements. In the spiritual realm, too, there are set before us models. The best examples, of course, are the saints. And unlike airbrushed models, who can offer only empty promises, the saints can lead us to eternal happiness.

Consider the “supermodel” of them all—Mary, our Mother, who is the model of the Church. Exalted above all humanity, she carries the titles of Queen of Heaven, Ark of the Covenant, Immaculate Conception, Mystical Rose. Countless saints and shepherds have exhorted us to call on her motherly care and to follow her example as the disciple of Christ par excellence.

Mary’s example can transform our everyday experiences. By reflecting on the many graces and virtues that make Mary the “supermodel” of the Christian life, we are led to recognize and appreciate her exalted position as Queen of Heaven. Far from being unattainable, this “supermodel” has a vested interest in helping us reach eternal happiness. She truly is a “supermodel among us,” touching our lives with the graces of her Son and interceding for our salvation.

Below are links to articles in which two women describe how personal experiences have led them to deeper devotion to the Blessed Mother:

A Woman for All Vocations—Author Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle reflects on the virtues of Mary that women in any vocation can emulate.

My Sister’s Pietà—How a family tragedy brought one college senior face-to-face with Mary’s faithful suffering in the Pietà.

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