Mary pondered all these things in her heart. The Church must first be contemplative, prayerful and discerning before speaking or acting. A Marian Church glorifies the Lord and is filled with wonder at God's overpowering love poured out upon humankind. It marvels at the faithfulness of God's love and its totally free gift of forgiveness. It seeks to live that love and be a channel of that forgiveness.
Maternal love brings an ethic of care and is shaped by compassion.
Mary never speaks of her own needs but looks to those of others. Just as the mother of Jesus nursed, cleansed, fed and cared for her son, and just as Jesus nursed, fed and cared for his own, humble service is the sign of love in the reign of God. Mary's only advice is to do whatever Jesus tells us. And Jesus washed the feet of his disciples. A mother knows her children and includes all in her love.