Truth & Mercy Series - May 31st 2026

Truth & Mercy Series- Mother of the Church

“Behold your Mother.” - John 19:27

At the Cross, one of the last words of Jesus to His beloved Mother was the quote above. He was giving His last Testament from the Cross. The moment of excruciating pain was also that of love and concern for His beloved disciples and us. It was a time of love for His beloved Mother to be cared for and for His Church to have a “homemaker”. Jesus ensured that the Household of Faith is in good hands. She, who had proclaimed Herself to be the “handmaid of the Lord”, will now continue that mission in and through the Church for all ages.  

Mary shows Her openness to everything the Lord commanded Her to do. She is a female assistant to Him. Of course, She birthed Him first, bringing Our God close to us. She made sure the plan of God to save the world was fulfilled in and through Her. “At the fullness of time, God sent His Son born of a woman.” (Galatians 4:4). In like manner, she now tends the Church in grace and mercy, offering us all the aid necessary to live in faithfulness to Our Lord’s command. She makes sure everything that does not support our relationship with Christ is discouraged vehemently. She encourages us on the path of grace. She fortifies us against the evil one since God has assigned that mission to Her at the very beginning. “I will put enmity between you and the woman. Between Her seed and yours and She will crush your head.” (Genesis 3:14-15).  

Mary our Mother is consistent and constant in Her mission to us and for Her Son. In this regard, She is a “faithful steward who gives the members of the household their measure of bread at the proper time.” (Luke 12:42). Jesus is the Master, while Mary is the trustful steward. The household is the community of believers or the Church. The bread is the spiritual nourishment of the teachings of Jesus of the practical care of those in need. Like She did at the wedding Feast of Cana, She was concerned about the practical details of “no wine” at this Feast. She took steps to remedy the situation. She offered Her Son as the perfect “Provider” or “Mercy” to take care of the need. He has come to SAVE and Mary will always bring Him to the Fore to carry out that mission for all of humanity. She makes the perfect introduction and away from the scene. “Do whatever He tells you.” (John 3:5).  

That was what happened to me 8 years ago when Mama introduced me to Marian Consecration through the 33 Days to Morning Glory. My life has never remained the same. She has introduced manifold graces into my life that I would have hitherto never have found. She has brought more bread into my life that I could acquire of my own accord. According to D. T. Niles, “Evangelization is one beggar telling other beggars where he found bread.” Please, I urge you to open yourself to this journey. Your story is about to change for the better.  

Fr. Nicholas Akindele, JCL