- 25 May, 2026
May, 25, 2026: In a world filled with noise, confusion and spiritual exhaustion, certain devotions quietly return and begin touching hearts again. One such devotion is Our Lady of Good Success — a Marian title that many Catholics across the world are rediscovering today.
At first hearing, the name may sound unusual. Some may think it refers to worldly success, achievements or prosperity. But the title actually comes from the Spanish phrase Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso, meaning Our Lady of the Good Event. It is connected to the Feast of the Purification of Mary and the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple celebrated on 2 February, also known as Candlemas.
The Story From Quito, Ecuador
The devotion traces its roots back to Quito, Ecuador, where a Conceptionist nun named Mother Mariana de Jesús Torres reported apparitions and mystical experiences of the Blessed Virgin Mary between 1594 and 1634.
According to accounts connected to the apparitions, the Blessed Mother spoke about future struggles that the Church and society would face. The messages reportedly warned about moral decline, attacks on marriage and family life, confusion in the faith, and a decrease in religious vocations.
Today, many believers feel these warnings sound deeply relevant.
In a world where faith is often challenged and many people struggle with loneliness, anxiety and uncertainty, the devotion of Our Lady of Good Success continues to attract people searching for peace and hope.
Why This Devotion Still Touches Hearts
The devotion itself received local ecclesiastical approval in Quito in 1611 through Bishop Salvador de Ribera y Dávalos. However, Catholics are not required to believe in these apparitions, as they remain a private revelation.
Still, devotion to Our Lady of Good Success has continued to grow over the centuries.
Many Catholics feel drawn to the messages because they emphasise prayer, faithfulness, repentance and trust in God during difficult times. Rather than focusing on fear, the devotion ultimately points people toward hope — the belief that God remains present even during spiritual darkness and confusion.
A miraculous statue connected to the devotion remains in Quito and continues to be a place of pilgrimage and prayer for many faithful people.
The Mystery of Mother Mariana
Interest in the devotion also grew because of Mother Mariana herself.
Reports state that when her tomb was opened in 1906, her body was found incorrupt — something many Catholics consider a sign of holiness. Her cause for canonisation was later introduced in Quito.
Over the years, the story of Mother Mariana and the messages associated with Our Lady of Good Success have inspired prayer groups, Marian devotees and Catholics seeking deeper spiritual renewal.
How People Can Practise This Devotion Today
One reason this devotion continues to resonate today is because its message is simple and practical.
People can practise the devotion in daily life through small but meaningful acts of faith. Praying the Rosary, spending quiet time with God, attending Mass faithfully, reading Scripture and praying for the Church are all ways believers can spiritually live the message associated with Our Lady of Good Success.
Families can also pray together at home, especially during difficult moments. Many devotees ask the Blessed Mother for guidance in remaining faithful during times of struggle, confusion or suffering.
The devotion also encourages believers to grow in virtues such as humility, patience, purity and trust in God.
A Message of Hope for Troubled Times
Perhaps that is why this centuries-old Marian devotion continues to speak to people even today.
Not because it promises an easy life, but because it reminds believers that hope is never lost.
In a restless world constantly chasing success, Our Lady of Good Success gently points people back to prayer, faith and the quiet assurance that God continues to work even in difficult times.
And maybe that is the “good success” people are truly searching for.
By Catholic Connect Reporter
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