Why are we Mary"s servants?

[peregrinus2017]

If I am to follow Christs example, surely I should consider myself the servant of all, especially the Theotokos and all His saints.

 

[prodromos]

I usually see that on prayers so I'm curious about the meaning of that.

Since she is the mother of our King, it seems the most fitting, humble approach

 

[~Anastasia~]

It's a symbol of humility. George Washington once wrote a letter to a British general pleading for leniency for American prisoners of war. It began, "My Lord..." and ended "...your servant". Well, a British general wasn't lord over George Washington, and George Washington wasn't his servant. It's a pleasantry offered as a means of respect.

In that regard I certainly respect the Theotokos. She was chosen to give birth to the son of God, and obediently carried that out. Compared to that, who am I. If she appeared in front of me and told me to do something I would certainly play the obedient servant.

I appreciate being reminded of this. Funny it didn't immediately click for me. I read a lot of old manuscripts, letters, etc. and how could I have forgotten that just a couple of centuries ago it was VERY common to sign off on anything with something along the lines of "I remain your servant" etc.

It makes perfect (and a different) sense in that case.

 

[Knee V]

I am my wife's servant, my children's servant, my church's servant, my priest's servant, etc. There is no reason why I shouldn't be Mary's servant as well.

 

[ArmyMatt]

I am my wife's servant, my children's servant, my church's servant, my priest's servant, etc. There is no reason why I shouldn't be Mary's servant as well.

good point. being her servant doesn't make you any less the servant of her Son.