Fr. Sean and Fr. John reflect on Our Lady of Lourdes and the title of Mary as Mother of the Eucharist. They discuss the apparitions at Lourdes, rise of Marian devotion in the 19th century, and anti-Marian feminist movement. The significance of Our Lady of Lourdes is explored, emphasizing healing and hope. They also share their ski trip adventure and express gratitude to donors and supporters of their community.
The apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes emphasize the importance of humility and receptivity in recognizing God's grace.
The triptych painting of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, symbolizes the deep connection between Mary and the Eucharist, urging us to approach the Eucharistic mystery with receptivity and surrender.
Deep dives
The Apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes
The podcast episode discusses the apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes to a young peasant girl named Bernadette in 1858. Mary appeared to Bernadette in a grotto, dressed in white with a blue sash and golden roses at her feet. The message of healing and hope was conveyed through the miraculous spring that appeared in Lourdes, which has become a site of pilgrimage for many seeking spiritual and physical healing. Mary's humble appearance to an uneducated girl emphasizes the importance of humility and receptivity in recognizing God's grace. The church's devotion to Our Lady of Lourdes and the connection between Mary and the Eucharist are explored as central themes in the episode.
The Beauty of the Mary, Mother of the Eucharist Image
The podcast also highlights a triptych painting created by the hosts, featuring the image of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. The center panel portrays Mary reverently praying before the Eucharist, while the side panels depict angels adoring the Eucharist in union with Mary. The symbolism of the image reflects the deep connection between Mary and the Eucharist, emphasizing the need for receptivity and surrender in our approach to the Eucharistic mystery. The image also incorporates elements such as the Pelican, symbolizing Christ's self-sacrificial love, and the words 'Hail True Body and Blood of Christ' in Latin within Mary's halo. The painting serves as a reminder of the Marian and Eucharistic focus of the Church and the call to live out these devotions in our daily lives.
The Significance of Marian Devotion and the Eucharist
The podcast episode delves into the significance of Marian devotion and its connection to the Eucharist. The 19th-century Marian apparitions and dogmatic definitions such as the Immaculate Conception and the Assumption are discussed as moments of increased focus on Mary in the Church. The relevance of Mary's humility and poverty to the Eucharist is highlighted, as she embodies receptivity and dependence on God's grace. The hosts stress the need for a more feminine and Marian approach to the Eucharist, shifting the focus from power struggles to a deeper recognition of the mystery and surrender within the Eucharistic encounter. The interplay between the body and bride analogies of the Church as highlighted by Saint Paul is also explored, emphasizing the importance of the Eucharist and Mary in shaping the Church's identity.
Shoutouts and Concluding Thoughts
The hosts express gratitude to attendees of the gala event, particularly artist Brie Schultze for her collaboration on the triptych painting. The significance of the upcoming Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and the need for healing in our lives is highlighted. The hosts conclude by mentioning future topics such as the Theology of the Body and the importance of living a Marian and Eucharistic spirituality in the Church. Shoutouts are given to Bernadette, Adam and Sarah Krier, and the SJV Gala, which falls on Saint Patrick's feast day.
Fr. Sean and Fr. John reflect on Our Lady of Lourdes in light of her feast day coming up. Additionally, they reflect on Mary, Mother of the Eucharist in light of a triptych that Fr. Sean helped make. Tune in to hear about the apparitions at Lourdes as well as the title we give to Mary as Mother of the Eucharist and what these mean for us today.
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