Mary Knows

 May has finally brought some nice weather back, and I've been busy uncovering lawn chairs, planting flowers, and opening the pool. I love my backyard in the summer! I also was excited to return my statue of Mary to her place in the garden. I was playing with my granddaughters in the backyard when I said, "Isabella, guess what? Mary is back in her place!"

 Isabella knew just where to go to find her. But, when she returned, she had a confused look on her face. "Why is Mary stepping on that snake?"

 I thought for a minute and answered, "Well, that snake is always trying to be tricky. The snake tries to trick people into being bad and not listening to God. Mary wants everyone to love God and not do bad things."

 "He tries to trick people into doing bad things? Like,
say bad words?" Isabella asked.

 "Yep. Sometimes the snake tricks people into saying things that aren't nice, and sometimes he tricks people into being mean."

 "Oh," Isabella said and then ran away and called out to her aunt. "Theresa, I know why Mary is stepping on that snake!"

 I think we should all follow suit after Isabella. First, let people know if there is a tricky snake in the garden, and if there is, don't listen to his lies. Also, warn others, so they don't get tricked. Then shout out to Mary. Mary knows how to help us stomp out sin in our lives.

-Susan