The Solemnity of the Annunciation, just two days away on March 25, is a celebration of what was the beginning of God’s plan for our salvation, the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a celebration of God’s invitation to Mary, delivered by the archangel Gabriel, to become the mother of God. And uponContinue reading “‘…the sixth month…’”
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The Purification of Mary & The Presentation of Jesus
If you’re a woman, and if you’ve given birth, you know the weeks following the delivery of your baby are a time when your body is shedding what is no longer needed once the baby has arrived. In ancient times, body fluids such as those present during pregnancy were thought to make a new motherContinue reading “The Purification of Mary & The Presentation of Jesus”
How old was Mary when she gave birth to Jesus?
In just about every image we see of Mary, it appears that she is in her very late teens or early twenties. She is youthful, but she also projects a level of maturity beyond her years. Scholars, however, say that Mary was most likely between the ages of 12 and 16 when she gave birthContinue reading “How old was Mary when she gave birth to Jesus?”
Her presence, felt
This morning I decided to spend some time in quiet prayer at Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano, in Southern California. It’s located just behind Mission San Juan Capistrano, the 7th of the 21 California missions founded by Father Serra, now St. Serra. My intention was to ask for inspiration and guidance for this effort ofContinue reading “Her presence, felt”
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