Spiritual Journey
With Mary to Jesus
A curated journey through the Scriptures that trace Mary’s life — and lead, as she always does, straight to her Son.
Scriptures with Mary
Let these passages carry you through her story, from the first yes to the foot of the Cross.
“Having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, you highly favored one! The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women!””
Luke 1:28
“Mary said, “Behold, the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word.””
Luke 1:38
“She called out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!”
Luke 1:42
“Mary said,”
Luke 1:46
“for he has looked at the humble state of his servant.”
Luke 1:48
“But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.”
Luke 2:19
“Yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.””
Luke 2:35
“His mother said to the servants, “Whatever he says to you, do it.””
John 2:5
“Therefore when Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing there, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!””
John 19:26
“Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” From that hour, the disciple took her to his own home.”
John 19:27
“All these with one accord continued steadfastly in prayer and supplication, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.”
Acts 1:14
“A great sign was seen in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.”
Revelation 12:1
The Journey with Mary
In Haven, the Marian journey is a guided multi-day experience that walks through the moments of Mary’s life in Scripture — the Annunciation, the Visitation, Cana, the Cross, the upper room. Each day pairs a passage with a short reflection and a prompt, letting her quiet faith teach your own. The arc always points beyond her, to Jesus.
Inside the Journey
What a day on the Marian journey looks like.
Each day lasts about ten minutes — one passage from Mary’s life, a short reflection, and a single prompt to pray with. There is no pace to fall behind on; you can repeat a day or move ahead. The journey moves from her first yes, through the hidden years and the public ministry, to the Cross and the birth of the Church — and at every step it hands you on to Jesus.
- Day 1–3: the yes — the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Magnificat.
- Day 4–6: the hidden years — Bethlehem, the Temple, Cana.
- Day 7+: the Cross and beyond — standing at Calvary, waiting for the Spirit.
- Each session: one passage, one reflection, one prompt — ten quiet minutes.
Common Questions
About the Marian journey.
- Is this journey about Mary or about Jesus?
- Both — in that order. Mary’s whole role in Scripture is to point to her Son. The journey follows her, but it always lands on Jesus. “Do whatever he tells you” is the shape of the whole thing.
- Do I need to be Catholic to pray it?
- No. Every passage comes straight from the Gospels. Catholic and Orthodox users will recognize familiar devotion; others simply meet the mother of Jesus in the text. The rhythm works either way.
- How long is the journey?
- The full Marian journey is structured as daily sessions you can take at your own pace — daily, every other day, or weekly. Most people finish in about three weeks.
- Is this the same as praying the Rosary?
- It complements it. The Rosary meditates on the mysteries; this journey reads the Scripture behind them slowly. Many people find each deepens the other.
- Can I do this journey while on others?
- Yes. You can have multiple journeys active at once. Most people focus on one at a time, but there is no restriction.
Begin your journey with Mary
Experience the full Marian journey with daily guided readings in the Haven app.