The Power of Presence
The hero’s journey predates even our earliest holy scriptures.
The hero’s journey predates even our earliest holy scriptures.
As time went by, I found myself growing bitter toward Mary. She was a woman, but she had no idea what it was to pray for a baby and then not be able to conceive one. She received divine intervention without even asking for it.
Ever since I returned to the church in my twenties, I have been inspired by the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Today our church honors Mary, the mother of Jesus; a tradition dating back to the earliest days of the church.
I am moved by the willing courage of a young person saying yes to God’s adventure. And I’m grateful for Mary, still bearing God to us.
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