What a "crown of justice" our dear Lady received from her divine Son, "the just Judge", of her merits and virtues!
Mary had suffered above all mortals; it was meet that her "crown of glory and honor" should exceed theirs.
As we gaze on our Mother, with her glorious diadem, we are reminded that none can win the crown except he strive lawfully. The cross here, the crown hereafter; such is God's divine plan. Hence we must learn to look at our sorrows as a proof that the crown is one day to encircle our brow. What we sow in tears, we shall reap in joy.
-- Madame Cecilia,
Mater Mea
