The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 343: Praying Through Mary (2024)

Dec 8, 2024

Exploring Mary’s profound role in prayer, this discussion reveals how our devotion to her amplifies our connection to Jesus. The origins and significance of the Hail Mary prayer are unveiled, emphasizing the beauty of seeking her intercession. Listeners learn about Mary’s strength as a mother, offering comfort during life's challenges. This journey invites believers to unite their prayers with hers, embracing her perfect example of faith and trust.

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Mary serves as both a nurturing mother and a vital intercessor, enhancing the spiritual lives of believers through prayer.

The Hail Mary prayer illustrates the dual focus of honoring God while seeking Mary's intercession, reflecting her unique role in salvation history.

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The Role of Mary in Prayer

The podcast emphasizes that prayer is enriched through the Holy Spirit, who unites believers with Jesus Christ and also connects them with Mary, the Mother of God. This relationship highlights the significance of Mary not just as a model of faith, but as a nurturing presence in the lives of Christians. Through prayer, the faithful are encouraged to see Mary as their mother and intercessor, just as she was entrusted to the disciple at the cross. This intertwining of prayer reveals the beauty of communal faith, where Christians are united in their spiritual practices alongside Mary.

The Role of Mary in Prayer and Communion

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The Integral Role of Mary in Christian Prayer

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To love Mary doesn’t mean our hearts belong any less to Jesus. Today, the Catechism explains our Blessed Mother’s role in prayer and why the Catholic Church prays in communion with her. We also explore the origin behind the Hail Mary prayer and other prayers to Mary throughout the Church’s history. Lastly, Fr. Mike reflects on the tenderness and strength of Mary’s motherhood that carries us through the difficulties of our lives. By uniting our prayer to her prayer, we unite our trust with her perfect “Fiat.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2673-2682.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy

Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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