A Mother's Steadfast Love: Mary, Mother of Jesus

Every year we journey through Holy Week remembering the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus through the eyes of the figures who accompanied Jesus. All too often, Mary is frozen in time as the young woman with babe in arms. Let us not forget the swords that pierced her heart and drew her into middle age and beyond. It was Mary who first said, “This is my body.” For it was Mary of Nazareth who companioned Jesus though all the joys, sorrows, struggles, blessed moments, and suffering. This retreat will reflect on Mary’s soul-stretching journey with her son though the trials and sufferings of his Passion and Death. Only great love could have sustained her in these horrific last days.  Guided reflection using visuals, music, journaling, and sharing of the heart will flow through this morning of prayer.

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About the Presenter:

Sister Jane DeLisle, a Sister of St. Joseph of Orange, is director of  the Center for Spiritual Development. Committed to  the ministry of spirituality, she is a spiritual director, retreat  director, and presenter of enneagram and journaling.  She also serves as  a mentor and instructor in the Art of Spiritual Direction Program.  Her education includes a  B.A. in history and religious studies from Loyola Marymount University, a  masters in education administration from the University of San  Francisco, and certificates in spiritual direction.

Image Credit: "Mary at the Foot of the Cross" by Sharon Mollerus is licensed under CC BY 2.0.