In this episode, we conclude our four part Advent series on the nature and character of Mary, our Mother. We chat about the nurturing. protecting motherhood that Mary wants to offer each of us this Christmas season. We discuss how Mary is the perfect model of loving excellently, even through suffering, and that love is always worth the risk of birth. We pray that our hearts would stay open like Mary to be able to see the joy of the resurrection on the other side of our crosses. Thank you for a great season 8 and we will see you in January!
Sister Miriam’s one thing - Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen
Sister Miriam’s other one thing - Little Women - Louisa May Alcott
Michelle’s one thing - Ascension’s Bible in a Year podcast hosted by Fr. Mike Schmitz
Michelle’s other one thing - The Crown season 4
Heather’s one thing - Noel - Chris Tomlin featuring Lauren Daigle
Discussion questions:
What struck you from this week’s episode? How have you received God’s grace to bring new life this advent? How can you invite trustworthy “spiritual midwives” to be with you and help you to birth new things in your life? When Mary’s heart was pierced, she kept her heart open instead of choosing bitterness. Where are areas that God is inviting you to keep your heart open in the midst of suffering?Journal Questions:
How is Jesus inviting you to receive the gift of his Mother this advent? What is a situation where you have a choice to allow something beautiful to birth or not? Take a moment to pray for the grace to say yes to Christ this Christmas season. Where have you taken arrows in relationships for the benefit of someone else. Take some time to reflect on these situations and how Mary was with you in them.Quotes to Ponder:
"Hear me and understand well, that nothing should frighten or grieve you. Let not your heart be disturbed. Do not fear that sickness, nor any other sickness or anguish. Am I not here, who is your Mother? Are you not under my protection? Am I not your health? Are you not happily within my mantle? What else do you wish? Do not grieve nor be disturbed by anything. ― Our Lady of Guadalupe to Juan Diego
Scripture for Lectio Divina - Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his home. After this, aware that everything was now finished, in order that the scripture might be fulfilled,* Jesus said, “I thirst.” There was a vessel filled with common wine.* So they put a sponge soaked in wine on a sprig of hyssop and put it up to his mouth. When Jesus had taken the wine, he said, “It is finished.” And bowing his head, he handed over the spirit. - John 19:25-30
This episode is created under the patronage of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Learn more about Our Lady of Guadalupe here or pray a novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe here.
S05 Episode 13: Lent Book Study 5 - Beauty In Our Mess
S05 Episode 12: Lent Book Study 4 - The Life I Wish I Had
S05 Episode 11: Lent Book Study 3 - How We Fight Our Battles
S05 Episode 10: Lent Book Study 2 - Fighting the Right Battle
S05 Episode 09: Lent Book Study 1 - Battling for Peace
S05 Episode 08: Marriage and Restoration with Dr. Bob Schuchts
S05 Episode 07: Hope and Healing in Times of Trial
S05 Episode 06: Book Study Part 4 - The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe - Chapters 13-18
S05 Episode 05: Book Study Part 3 - The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe - Chapters 9-12
S05 Episode 04: Book Study Part 2 - The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe - Chapters 5-8
S05 Episode 03: Book Study Part 1 - The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe - Chapters 1-4
S05 Episode 02:The Power of Story
S05 Episode 01: Word of the Year
S04 Episode 15: A Christmas Blessing Minisode
S04 Episode 14: Advent and the Fellowship of the Feminine Genius: Interview with Debbie Herbeck (Part 3)
S04 Episode 13: Advent and the Fellowship of the Feminine Genius: Interview with Ali Hoffman (Part 2)
S04 Episode 12: Advent and the Fellowship of the Feminine Genius (Part 1)
S04 Episode 11: The Lordship of Jesus
S04 Episode 10: Joint Restoration: Interview with Father Josh Johnson, Doctors of the Church Series Conclusion
S04 Episode 09: Doctors of the Church Part 4: St. Thérèse of Lisieux
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