I have a new friend

Well, new. That needs some nuance. I have come into contact with a group of Catholic boys since my return from Panama. We form a fraternity with a fair number of young men.

Through this fraternity, I learned the value of praying the Rosary. I always thought it was boring or long. I sometimes said that the Rosary was for people who couldn't read and therefore couldn't pray the breviary. I didn't have much with it. I used to pray it, but not with the intention I have with it now.

I have been praying the Rosary every day for two weeks now, and I noticed changes right away. I had started on a day when I had been working very hard and was in a dip of energy. I was just short of burnout. In the first week I felt peace returning. While with my work nothing has changed.

Immediately the first Sunday I received a miraculous message. After my response, I received another message that was even more miraculous. I notice that Mother Mary is a real intercessor with her Son. Several small things happened this week, all of which have something miraculous in them. I have received many graces as fruits of praying the Rosary.

I don't know what else Our Lord has in store for me. But if, in this way, all my prayers are answered, then my heart changes completely when all my wishes and desires are granted.

So yes, I can now say, Mary is my friend.