A Second Mom!
When I was a little kid growing up, I would hang out with the couple who had no children. She became like a second mother to me. Georgie and Charlie were strong Christians who were faithful to their church. Fast forward 20 years. I was visiting my parents on vacation from my studies in England.
I met with Georgie during that visit, and she proposed a question. “It says in the Bible that Jesus had brothers and sisters. So, if he had brothers, how can Mary be a virgin?” I told her the Aramaic language that Jesus spoke was minimal. For example, they didn’t have a word for fingers, so they spoke of the hand. Also, they didn’t have a word for cousins, so everyone called them brothers and sisters.
Jesus knew how much Mother Mary loved Him, so he gave to John, the apostle, and us His Mother on the Cross before he died. I have grown to love her with all my heart and trust that every prayer I pray for someone, she will take to her Son and fill us all with the fullness of His grace. Jesus can give no less, especially when his mother asks Him. Please see the Wedding in Cana, John 2:1-12.
Gospel Challenge:
I have always loved my mother, Mary, but she became a real person to me when I made my consecration to her many years ago. So, suppose you haven’t had the opportunity to make that consecration to her. In that case, I encourage you to get 33 Days to Morning Glory – A DO-It Yourself Retreat by Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC. It takes only a few minutes each day.
I pray Mother Mary becomes as real to you as she has me. Unlike what we hear in today’s gospel, she’s no longer outside but very much a part of our lives.
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A Second Mom!
When I was a little kid growing up, I would hang out with the couple who had no children. She became like a second mother to me. Georgie and Charlie were strong Christians who were faithful to their church. Fast forward 20 years. I was visiting my parents on vacation from my studies in England.
I met with Georgie during that visit, and she proposed a question. “It says in the Bible that Jesus had brothers and sisters. So, if he had brothers, how can Mary be a virgin?” I told her the Aramaic language that Jesus spoke was minimal. For example, they didn’t have a word for fingers, so they spoke of the hand. Also, they didn’t have a word for cousins, so everyone called them brothers and sisters.
Jesus knew how much Mother Mary loved Him, so he gave to John, the apostle, and us His Mother on the Cross before he died. I have grown to love her with all my heart and trust that every prayer I pray for someone, she will take to her Son and fill us all with the fullness of His grace. Jesus can give no less, especially when his mother asks Him. Please see the Wedding in Cana, John 2:1-12.
Gospel Challenge:
I have always loved my mother, Mary, but she became a real person to me when I made my consecration to her many years ago. So, suppose you haven’t had the opportunity to make that consecration to her. In that case, I encourage you to get 33 Days to Morning Glory – A DO-It Yourself Retreat by Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC. It takes only a few minutes each day.
I pray Mother Mary becomes as real to you as she has me. Unlike what we hear in today’s gospel, she’s no longer outside but very much a part of our lives.
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Fr. Rick Pilger, IC
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