Crown of Mary Prayer Circle
Our reflection this month will focus on the Fourth Star of Mary’s Crown — The Visitation | Sunday 11 January 2026 | 6pm UK
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You are warmly invited to join us for our next Crown of Mary Prayer Circle — a sacred online gathering dedicated to deepening our connection with Mary, the Mother of Christ.
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Each gathering blends reflection, teaching, and contemplative prayer, inviting us to explore the mysteries of Mary’s life, her role in Christ’s ministry, and her ongoing presence as a spiritual guide.
At the heart of our journey are the 12 Stars of Mary’s Crown — twelve sacred moments that reveal her extraordinary story and the divine light that continues to shine through her.
This month, our Crown of Mary gathering centres on the fourth star, the Visitation — the sacred moment when Mary goes to visit her relative Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist.
Elizabeth herself had undergone a miraculous experience. She had been considered barren, and yet, through divine intervention and the visit of an angel, she found herself pregnant with John — the one who would one day prepare the way for Jesus.
After Mary’s own encounter with Archangel Gabriel, where she learns that she has been chosen to carry Christ, she travels to Elizabeth. And upon Mary’s arrival, something extraordinary happens: John the Baptist leaps for joy in Elizabeth’s womb, and Elizabeth is immediately filled with the Holy Spirit. Without Mary needing to explain anything, Elizabeth recognises the sacred mission unfolding before her and proclaims Mary as the mother of her Lord.
This moment is known as the Visitation in the Mysteries of the Rosary, but at its heart, it is a meeting of kindred spirits — a holy recognition between two women who are each carrying a divine calling.
John the Baptist would one day prepare the way for Christ and would later baptise Jesus in the River Jordan. Yet before either child is born, their mothers come together in sacred union, affirming that nothing here is accidental. This is not coincidence or chance, but divine order unfolding — grace recognising grace.
It is during this Visitation that the words we now pray in the Hail Mary first enter the world, spoken by Elizabeth under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.”
And it is after Mary is seen, affirmed, and recognised that she gives voice to one of the Church’s most beloved prayers — Magnificat — a song of praise prayed daily by countless souls across the world.
In this month’s gathering, we will reflect on:
✨How healing it can be to be recognised when we are stepping into our divine mission
✨The importance of soul family — those who walk the path with us and support our calling
✨The grace that comes when faith meets faith
At the heart of our journey are the 12 Stars of Mary’s Crown — twelve sacred moments that reveal her extraordinary story and the divine light that continues to shine through her.
This month, our Crown of Mary gathering centres on the fourth star, the Visitation — the sacred moment when Mary goes to visit her relative Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist.
Elizabeth herself had undergone a miraculous experience. She had been considered barren, and yet, through divine intervention and the visit of an angel, she found herself pregnant with John — the one who would one day prepare the way for Jesus.
After Mary’s own encounter with Archangel Gabriel, where she learns that she has been chosen to carry Christ, she travels to Elizabeth. And upon Mary’s arrival, something extraordinary happens: John the Baptist leaps for joy in Elizabeth’s womb, and Elizabeth is immediately filled with the Holy Spirit. Without Mary needing to explain anything, Elizabeth recognises the sacred mission unfolding before her and proclaims Mary as the mother of her Lord.
This moment is known as the Visitation in the Mysteries of the Rosary, but at its heart, it is a meeting of kindred spirits — a holy recognition between two women who are each carrying a divine calling.
John the Baptist would one day prepare the way for Christ and would later baptise Jesus in the River Jordan. Yet before either child is born, their mothers come together in sacred union, affirming that nothing here is accidental. This is not coincidence or chance, but divine order unfolding — grace recognising grace.
It is during this Visitation that the words we now pray in the Hail Mary first enter the world, spoken by Elizabeth under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.”
And it is after Mary is seen, affirmed, and recognised that she gives voice to one of the Church’s most beloved prayers — Magnificat — a song of praise prayed daily by countless souls across the world.
In this month’s gathering, we will reflect on:
✨How healing it can be to be recognised when we are stepping into our divine mission
✨The importance of soul family — those who walk the path with us and support our calling
✨The grace that comes when faith meets faith
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Together, we will enter into an Ignatian-style meditation, contemplating the moment Mary goes to Elizabeth and is instantly recognised — not judged, questioned, or doubted, but seen in the light of God’s purpose.
From that contemplative space, we will pray for guidance in our own lives. Rather than focusing on what feels unresolved or unanswered, we will turn our attention to the places where our own divine calling has already been affirmed — by God, by others, or quietly within our own hearts.
From that contemplative space, we will pray for guidance in our own lives. Rather than focusing on what feels unresolved or unanswered, we will turn our attention to the places where our own divine calling has already been affirmed — by God, by others, or quietly within our own hearts.
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As always, the gathering will begin with our Invocation of Mary prayer.
And this month, we will also explore the Baby Jesus archetype — reflecting on how calling upon the infant Christ in times of need can open us to tenderness, trust, and unexpected grace.
A gentle evening of prayer, contemplation, and shared devotion — all are welcome, and no one is turned away.
And this month, we will also explore the Baby Jesus archetype — reflecting on how calling upon the infant Christ in times of need can open us to tenderness, trust, and unexpected grace.
A gentle evening of prayer, contemplation, and shared devotion — all are welcome, and no one is turned away.
