The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) Day 170: Grit and Grace
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Jun 19, 2025 Explore the inspiring journey of Mary as she visits Elizabeth, beautifully depicted in a mosaic by Antonio Barluzzi. The podcast highlights Mary's strength and humility, showcasing her resilience amid challenges. Learn how perseverance and self-giving love intertwine in her story. Delve into the themes of grit and grace, emphasizing the importance of support from others like Joseph. Ultimately, it's a profound reflection on life's journey, urging listeners to seek guidance and strength from the Virgin Mary.
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Mary's Grit on the Journey
- Mary travels an arduous 70-mile journey on a saddleless donkey accompanied but not carried by angels.
- This symbolizes her grit, humility, and perseverance fueled by love and obedience, not fragility.
Virtue as Endurance
- Christian virtues like grit require human effort, self-mastery, discipline, and perseverance.
- Living a virtuous life demands long-term endurance, comparable to an ultramarathon, beyond momentary effort.
Persevere in Charity
- Embrace heroic charity and the human effort needed to sustain a virtuous life.
- Let Mary's example inspire us to persevere and lay the natural foundation grace desires to perfect.