THE TRUTH ABOUT MARY – Ancient Faith in a Modern World Part 4

July 18, 2016

The great evangelist Billy Graham once famously said, “We evangelical Christians do not give Mary her proper due.”

What is the role of St. Mary in the church today? What should it be? Should I pray to her? Is that even allowed? Or is she no different than anyone else – just a historical figure who played an important role 2000 years ago, but that’s pretty much it. What is the Virgin Mary’s “proper due”?

That’s the topic for the latest installment in the Ancient Faith in a Modern World series. I did my best to answer those questions and a few more, but I must confess: I had a little help from a special guest who joined us for a special cameo appearance at The Well – his first appearance there but probably not his last.

A Mother's Heart

August 17, 2012

“The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the heart of a mother.” ~ St. Therese of Lisieux

A few years ago, something happened to me that changed my perspective on what motherhood really means. I remember it as if it were yesterday. At the time, my prayers were focused on one thing: becoming a good mother.

I wanted to be a good mother to my newborn son. And, as the wife of a priest, I wanted to learn how to be a mother of the church. Both are overwhelming tasks, tasks that I cannot handle on my own. So I looked to the best mentor and guide I could find for this vocation: the blessed Virgin Mary, mother of our Savior Jesus Christ.

At the time, there was a group of young women I was discipling in a small group. We were growing in the Word of God. We had spiritual retreats and fellowship outings. We had fun too – with cooking nights and having them over to spend the night.