I was at a little chapel recently and discovered they actually make dashboard saints for your car.  As I have written previously I am not Catholic, and I personally do not believe anyone is worshipping those saints directly.  I have heard it often said the Blessed Virgin Mary points the way to her Son, Jesus Christ.  She is a reminder to me as a woman of how God chose her above all others and she is of great comfort to me whenever I see her.  I am drawn in particular to images of Our Lady of Grace, which you see pictured here.  It is said the Virgin Mary appeared to a Parisian nun, Catherine Laboure (now sainted) in 1830.  Her incorruptible body is interred in a chapel in Paris which continues to receive daily visits from people all over the world.  Through the glass it appears as if she is simply sleeping.  As I was looking at Mother Mary’s image through the little box I found this on the back:

“Grant me O Lord a steady hand and watchful eye.  That no one shall be hurt as I pass by.  You gave me life, I pray no act of mine may take away or mar that gift from You.  Shelter those, dear Lord, who bear me company.  From the evils of fire and all calamity.  Teach me to use my car for others’ need; Nor miss through love of undue speed.  The beauty of the world; that thus I may with joy and courtesy go on my way.”

She is daily reminder to me to watch my actions, my thoughts, my words, and my heart; to slow down, be kinder, more compassionate, and to pray more.  So if you see a car with a robed woman on the dash, know there is a woman behind the wheel who is trying to be more like her.