Mar 4, 2023Liked by Kelly Ann Tallent, Chantal LaFortune
I have known foks who scoff even condemn the teaching that Mary suffered along with her son. Catholics and non Catholics alike have said, "there goes the Catholic Church making Mary divine". In my younger days when I was not a parent, I didn't scoff but I did think the Church could be over the top on this teaching at times. Then I became a parent of 4. My children are adults now, but I can honestly say from birth to this day, when my children suffer in any way, it becomes my suffering. I literally enter into their pain! I don't ask for this. It just happens. Love causes it to happen. So of course, Our Blessed Mother felt and suffered the whole Passion of Jesus.! This isn't just theology. Its the reality of life for a parent!
I have known foks who scoff even condemn the teaching that Mary suffered along with her son. Catholics and non Catholics alike have said, "there goes the Catholic Church making Mary divine". In my younger days when I was not a parent, I didn't scoff but I did think the Church could be over the top on this teaching at times. Then I became a parent of 4. My children are adults now, but I can honestly say from birth to this day, when my children suffer in any way, it becomes my suffering. I literally enter into their pain! I don't ask for this. It just happens. Love causes it to happen. So of course, Our Blessed Mother felt and suffered the whole Passion of Jesus.! This isn't just theology. Its the reality of life for a parent!
Very nice piece. Our Blessed Mother is not only an example but a great comfort.