The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) Day 12: Thy Will Be Done (2026)
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Jan 12, 2026 Fr. Mark-Mary dives into the wisdom of becoming childlike to enter the kingdom of heaven. He highlights the beauty of children's dependence contrasted with adult self-reliance. Through relatable examples, he illustrates the grace of trusting God like a child trusts their parents. The discussion connects this dependence to Jesus' heartfelt prayer in Gethsemane, emphasizing surrendering to God's will. Listeners are invited to reflect on areas needing trust and support while engaging in heartfelt prayer practices.
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Childlike Humility Reveals The Kingdom
- True Christian humility resembles a child's dependence and joy before God.
- Recognizing our limitation and bringing it to the Father lets us experience the kingdom of heaven now.
Dependence Meets Providence
- Children accept poverty and dependence without shame, coming to parents for help.
- When we bring our neediness to God, his providence meets our dependence and brings peace.
Restaurant Memory Illustrates Trust
- Fr. Mark-Mary recalls being a kid at restaurants looking to his parents to choose for him.
- The memory illustrates trusting parents to know what's best even when you can't decide.