Posts Tagged ‘Mary mother of God’
At Prayer With Mary
Most Christians believe that Mary is Jesus’ mother. Even many non-Christians believe that. Many Christians also struggle with Mary being the “Mother of God.” But If Jesus and God are one (John 10:30), then Mary is truly the Mother of God. But how does that make her our mother? ...Read More
Prayer: Fourth Sunday of Advent
All-powerful God, Your eternal Word took flesh when the Virgin Mary placed her life at your service. Lift our minds and hearts in watchful hope to hear the voice which announces the coming of Jesus in glory. May we be open to the Holy Spirit as Mary was, that we too may make Christ present to ...Read More
Fourth Week of Advent: Accept the Invitation
God, open our hearts to the invitation and challenges placed before us in the Gospel. May our anticipation of the celebration of Christmas encourage us in our work for justice in the world. We ask these things in Jesus' name. Amen. Adapted from Advent Awakenings, Year C: Say Yes to God, published by RENEW International Read More
The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God: The First Disciple
"So they went in haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known the message that had been told them about this child. All who heard it were amazed by what had been told them by the shepherds. And ...Read More
Mary’s Month
May is traditionally the month dedicated to the Mother of God. She holds special significance for us during this Jubilee Year of Mercy because, through her willingness to bear the Christ child, God became “visible’’ in a particular way as the Father who is rich in mercy. Pope Saint John Paul ...Read More
4th Sunday of Advent – Blessed are You
“When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, ‘Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of ...Read More
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
This Gospel reading for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God picks up where the Gospel for the Christmas Mass at Midnight left off, as the shepherds come in search of the sign the angel had announced to them: “You will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying ...Read More
Mary, Ever Faithful
As I checked out my calendar, I discovered that July is blueberry month, hot dog month, and ice cream month. It seems that every day of the month is dedicated to something, for example, sidewalk egg frying day or build a scarecrow day. Every day that is, except July 16. Yet, ...Read More
My Journey with Mary
Mary is a remarkable woman! I have grown in my affection for her over the years. When I was in grade school, in the 1950s and 1960s, the May crowning of Mary was always the highlight of the year in my parish. Being a girl, this was especially a big deal ...Read More
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