The history of redemption is a story that involves human participation. The Apostle Paul spoke of this mystery when he stated, “We are God’s co-workers” (1 Cor. 3:9, New American Bible). How is this? Can’t God get the job done Himself? Of course He can. But since He is a Father, His job is to raise up mature sons and daughters by making us co-workers. And His work is our redemption, which He shared in an unparalleled way with Mary—to whom God entrusted such tasks as