Saintly CEO: The Entrepreneur’s Advocate: Why We Need Mary in Our Business
Turning to Mary for Guidance on This Feast of Her Immaculate Conception
Hey folks — Happy Feast of the Immaculate Conception (don’t forget to go to Mass today)!
Welcome back to Saintly CEO. Every Monday, while you sip your coffee, get some tactical advice to run your business fully in union with your Catholic faith.
Each week you’ll find…
CF News/Updates | Tactical Advice to Run Your Biz Like a Saint | Other Catholic Biz Owners For You to Meet (Heavenly Hustlers) | And Some Misc. Resources
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News / Updates
We are hosting a dinner for Catholic founders in New York City on December 16th. We are tight on space, so reach out to me if you’d like to attend.
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I’ll be in Kansas City on January 9th. If you’re there and are interested in doing a Catholic Founders dinner, please let me know. I am not planning on it unless we get a decent response, since I’m aiming to visit some friends and clients that day.
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The Entrepreneur’s Advocate: Why We Need Mary in Our Business
As business owners, we face fires, fatigue, and uncertainty almost daily.
Today, on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, I want to write briefly on why we ought to turn to Mary amidst the chaos.
For those unfamiliar, this Feast celebrates the conception of Mary without Original Sin. In a singular act of grace, God granted Mary redemption at the very moment of her conception so she would enter the world stainless. This prepared her to be the God-bearer, the Ark of the Covenant, and the Mother of God.
It is fitting that the woman who brought Jesus into the world would be pure, but her role didn’t end there.
If you are less familiar with the mysteries of Mary, I highly encourage you to go deeper—they are truly profound. Consider checking out the works of St. Louis de Montfort or The Glories of Mary by St. Alphonsus Liguori.
But for today, let’s focus on applying these mysteries to the life of an entrepreneur.
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Mary’s “Yes” to the angel was the supreme “Yes” of eternity. Without it, the story of redemption would look very different.
This wasn’t easy for her. She knew the weight of what she faced. Yet, she chose to actively set aside her fears and fully trust in God. She did the same during her Son’s Passion and death. Having knowledge of the plan didn’t make the experience less painful, yet she trusted the Lord and kept her faith.
When we face a payroll crisis or a market shift, we must ask for her intercession to have that same radical trust. Regardless of the challenge, her example can help us trust in the Lord.
2. Turn to Mary for guidance in your decisions.
Mary’s entire life was dedicated to carrying out the will of God. It was pre-ordained in a way (check my theology on that). So, why not turn to her when making decisions in our business?
She desires the will of God. She can help us desire the will of God as well. Her example can help us align with God’s will for our own lives and businesses, in big and small matters.
3. Turn to Mary in times of need.
Mary is the Mother of Jesus. What Son would allow the request of His mother to fall on deaf ears? We are certainly in good hands when we ask Mary to intercede for us.
A quick tip: Be specific. A friend once taught me to be precise with what you want and why you want it when you pray. He is adamant about this method of prayer. He’s also much wiser than me, so I trust him.
4. Turn to Mary for long-suffering.
Mary watched the torture and death of her Son—a Son she knew possessed no stain of sin. Beyond the emotional pain, she witnessed, perhaps, the greatest act of injustice.
When we face challenges, uncertainty, or the temptation to give up, let us turn to Mary for the strength to endure. She is the ultimate example of entering into suffering so that we can eventually enter into the glory of Christ.
5. Turn to Mary for wisdom.
I learned something profound from Steve Auth’s explanation of the painting Virgin Annunciate by Antonello da Messina. In the image, Mary isn’t simply accepting the angel’s message in blind docility. She is depicted deep in study and contemplation.
It is likely she had some idea of what was happening and what the prophecies meant.
If Mary, at a young age, had the wisdom to recognize the gravity of her situation, let’s ask for that same wisdom in our ventures. We need the grace to know the true weight of the situations we are in and the wisdom to act accordingly.
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From my own experience, the best way to engage Mary is through the Rosary and by frequently praying the Memorare. Through these habits, we gain the support of the Mother of God.
Have a blessed Feast, everyone! I’m confident that if you enter into this practice, Mary will guide your business in ways you have never known.
God Bless and Happy Building.
~Silas Mähner
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Groups:
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Join We Are Catholic on Vinly — It’s free and there are a ton of great folks there.
Join DOMINUS Lab (tons of resources to help build 1000 Christian Startups)
Events:
We’re Hosting a Dinner for Catholic Founders in NYC on the 16th. Reach out if you’d like to attend, as we have limited space.
Fides Entrepreneurship’s future events (NYC) (I’ll be at the Christmas party tomorrow)
Content:
Services:
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OFFSHORE TALENT: Hire a Catholic Virtual Assistant through ParacleteVA (email us: admin@catholicfounders.com)
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