The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) Day 53: Our Perfect Director
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Feb 22, 2025 Dive into the profound mystery of the Finding in the Temple, where Mary and Joseph grapple with their special role in raising Jesus. Explore the essential relationship of trust between parents and divine guidance, emphasizing faith amid life's surprises. The discussion highlights the importance of prayerful meditation and Mary's intercession in deepening our trust in God's plan. Ultimately, it’s a reminder that surrendering to divine direction can turn our lives into something truly magnificent.
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Acting and Trust
- Fr. Mark-Mary shares how movie actors often work on scenes without fully grasping the bigger picture.
- They rely on the director's guidance and only see the complete vision during edits.
Trusting the Director
- Like actors trusting their director, we should trust in God's plan, even without seeing the whole picture.
- God, our director, is perfect, and the final outcome will always be a masterpiece.
Finding Jesus in the Temple
- Mary and Joseph experienced an unexpected turn when 12-year-old Jesus stayed behind in the temple.
- This event foreshadowed Jesus' unique mission and required them to trust in God's unfolding plan, despite not fully understanding it.
