Mary the Perfect Contemplative Quotes

“Mary’s mission was her joy, and her joy was complete. She held nothing back, teaching by example that the more complete our surrender to God, the greater our joy. Therefore, it is only fitting that Mary is called “Cause of Our Joy,” for as she opened her soul to God, our salvation was brought forth through her.4”
― Barbara Hughes, Mary the Perfect Contemplative: Carmelite Insights on the Interior Life of Our Lady