The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) Day 166: Ordinary, Yet Called
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Jun 15, 2025 Discover the transformative journey of St. Peter in Titian’s painting, highlighting the Holy Spirit's power in ordinary lives. Explore how our flaws can become the foundation of divine missions. Embrace your unique purpose with confidence, inspired by biblical figures who received new names from God. This reflection encourages trusting the Holy Spirit for guidance as we navigate our own spiritual paths. Conclude with heartfelt prayers that invoke Mary’s intercession, reinforcing the bond between personal identity and divine calling.
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Peter's Transformation by the Holy Spirit
- Simon Peter was an imperfect man who denied Christ three times.
- Despite his flaws, Jesus chose him as the rock and first pope, showing transformation through the Holy Spirit.
Pope's Ordinary Family Life
- Fr. Mark-Mary shares an anecdote about Pope Leo XIV's siblings being ordinary people.
- This helped him appreciate the humanity and normalcy of the Pope behind the title.
Holy Spirit Empowers Leaders
- Pope Leo XIV governs and speaks not just as Robert but as Peter through the Holy Spirit.
- The Spirit enables leaders to act beyond their human limitations for the Church's good.