On the Feast of Mary Mother of God, I invite you to journey with me in my reflections on Mary this past year. I have often taken the title of Mary the Mother of God for granted. This summer I tried to unpack some of the dimensions of this title. I hope you will find them helpful in your own understanding of Mary and the often unrecognized revolutionary implications of her hymn of thanksgiving known as the Magnificat.
The major themes..
May the Mother of God bless you through the coming year.
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Father John, Blessings to you as you step cautiously down that new path. Grace and Peace be with you!