Crown of Mary Prayer Circle

Our reflection this month will focus on the Eighth Star of Mary’s Crown — The Threshold of the Miraculous (Replay)

Originally held on Sunday 10th May 2026, 6pm UK

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You are invited into Crown of Mary’s next prayer circle — an opportunity to learn spiritually, but also to open yourself to a direct experience of the light of Christ, through the Blessed Mother Mary.

Together, we allow the stories of the Gospel to come alive in our hearts. We visit them not just to understand them, but to encounter them — with the intention of awakening a deeper relationship with Mary’s life and Christ’s teaching.

This gathering is open to all. No one will be turned away. Everyone is welcome. Come as you are.

In this month’s Crown of Mary gathering (the Eighth Star), we’re going to explore what it means to cross the threshold of the miraculous — the moment where we find ourselves asking: am I ready to take the next step?

This is something all of us face throughout our lives. It’s the threshold of change, of growth, of healing, and ultimately, authenticity. Whenever we come up against change, it’s natural that hesitation follows, because we sense that from this moment onwards, something will be different. Something will shift. And in those moments, we can feel alone. We can feel a distance from the divine, and internally we begin to question: is this the right move for me?

This is something that Mary, as our Divine Mother, can support us with.

This threshold is reflected in the Gospels in the mystery known as the wedding at Cana — the moment Jesus turned water into wine. His first public miracle. And yet, when the wine ran out, Mary saw something that others could not. She recognised that something was ready. Even when there was hesitation, even when the timing felt uncertain, she remained quietly confident — not forceful, not controlling, but deeply trusting in what was ready to unfold.

And I really feel this is what she does for us. She holds a space where we can begin to embody the truth we are being called to live. Where we can step towards what feels real for us, even if it’s scary, even if we’re unsure. There’s a good chance if you’re reading this, you’re feeling called in some way right now. Maybe you’re questioning if it’s the right time to move forward. To change. To heal. To grow. To reveal who you truly are.

In our meditation, we’ll enter into this Gospel scene, witnessing the moment Mary recognises what is ready to be revealed, and gently invites it forward. Then we’ll bring that same awareness into our own lives — exploring what is asking to emerge within us, and how we can begin to trust it.

Alongside this, we’ll turn our attention to the apparition of the month: Our Lady of Fatima, ahead of the feast day on May 13th.

We’ll spend time reflecting on the prayer given to the shepherd children: “O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.” We’ll look at this prayer through a more mystical lens, gently unpacking the meaning of “hell” — not only as something distant or reserved for the afterlife, but as something that can be experienced within, in those moments where we feel held in guilt, in regret, or in the weight of what we’ve carried.

Then, in meditation, we’ll enter into the apparition itself — meeting Our Lady of Fatima and the Angel — and bringing whatever we’ve been holding into that space. Especially the parts of us that feel burdened, unresolved, or in need of mercy, allowing them to be met with compassion and gently released.

Mary, the mother of Christ, was gently confident in him. And it’s important to remember — she also feels the same for you. She is a spiritual mother who can support you through the changes you are being called to make, helping you step more fully into who you are here to be. If you feel like you’re standing at a threshold in your life right now, this space is for you.