The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) Day 191: Unworthy Yet Welcomed
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Jul 10, 2025 Joy and unworthiness intertwine in the reflection on the Nativity, exploring the profound love offered through Jesus' birth. A heartwarming story about Fitz highlights connection and redemption during the Christmas season. Listeners are invited to worship alongside Mary and Joseph, soaking in the emotions of this sacred moment. The journey culminates in personal prayer, emphasizing the warmth of God's grace and the transformative power of encountering the gift of Christ.
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Fitz's Powerful Nativity Experience
- Fitz, recently out of prison, was overwhelmed with joy and unworthiness at a Christmas party in a homeless shelter.
- His deep emotional response highlights the heavy, transformative gift of Jesus' birth.
Joy Over Sadness at Nativity
- The nativity invites a joy that contrasts sadness, as St. Leo the Great teaches there is no place for sadness on Jesus' birthday.
- This joy connects personally and historically to the hope Jesus brings to humanity.
Worship and Warmth in Nativity Art
- In the Nativity artwork, Mary and Joseph's eyes show both worship and deep parental warmth toward Jesus.
- Jesus offers not just salvation but intimate love and affection to His family and us.