Blessed Virgin Mary
How Can Mary Be the ‘Mother of God’?
In the second part of the Hail Mary, we say, “Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.” My fundamentalist brother wants to know how Mary can be the mother of God if God made Mary. How can I explain this?
Mary Finds Us
It is our mother who will never forget. It is our mother who will always find her child.
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Mary’s Openness
When you think about Our Lady, what comes to mind? Maybe it's her obedience, purity, or beauty. But how often do you ponder Mary’s receptivity to God–her willingness to listen?
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The Loneliness of Mary
The loneliness of Mary is not as well-documented. She suffered great isolation, from confusion about her unique call to the deaths of those closest to her. Yet her trust in God was rewarded.
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Mary’s Feminine Force
John realizes she is not just a tool, a means for God to become human. She is herself a feminine force in the cosmos of his visions.
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What It Means to Love
Love means helping those who need us, even when we ourselves might be in need.
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