A devotion is not a to-do list

The Rosary, the Angelus, pilgrimages, sacred images, and short aspirations are all ways of expressing love for Mary. But a repeated practice can easily become a checked box if you no longer remember that a personal relationship lies behind it. The solution is not to abandon devotions, but to restore their direction. A Hail Mary can be a greeting, an image can prompt a conversation, and a pilgrimage can become time shared with a Mother. Quantity does not guarantee genuine closeness. At times, a single prayer recited with true presence is worth more for your relationship than many words uttered while your mind is completely elsewhere.