Studying and contemplating Mary through the Scriptures enables us to encounter her as mother, counselor, and inspiration. She is the surest path to knowing and loving Jesus, for all her dignity and greatness comes from him alone. Pondering her many regal titles as well as her simple humanity, we come to know her as a strong, resilient woman and the royal mother of God's people. Mary shows us the path to be redeemed, sanctified, and glorified. By following her, we too will live and reign with Christ, receiving the imperishable crown of glory