Luke 2:35

John 19:25

Q1 What hidden sacrifices or suffering​ is God inviting me to unite with Mary and offer to him today?

Q2 How can I learn to remain faithful and present even when my heart feels pierced by sorrow or uncertainty?

Q3 In what ways can I live universal mortification through small loving sacrifices in my daily life?

Q4 Which saint reminds me of Mary's virtue of universal mortification?

Acts 1:14

Q1 How can I like Mary remain aware of God's presence throughout my day and turn ordinary moments into prayer?

Q2 When I feel anxious or distracted, how can I return to that peaceful place of prayer within me?

Q3 How can I invite Mary to teach me the beauty of a heart that prays continually?

Q4 Which saint reminds me of continual prayer and how can their example inspire me today?

Blind Obedience

John 2:5

Do I trust that God's will for my life is always rooted in love, even when I don't understand His ways?

In what areas of my life is the Lord inviting me to surrender more fully His will as Mary did?

How can Mary's word "Do whatever He tells you?" guide my daily decisions and relationships?

Which saint do you relate with in regards to Mary's blind obedience?

Merry Christmas from our families to yours! -Cristina, Renee & our Boys!

Luke 2

Matthew 2

1. As a mother, how can you imitate Mary this Christmas—by slowing down, trusting God, and treasuring the small, holy moments with your children?

2. Where in your life do you need to make room for Jesus—just like the stable made room for Him on that first Christmas night?

Let those questions rest in your heart as you move through these holy days.

Principle Virtues of M

ary: Lively Faith

Luke 1:42-45

How can I awaken a faith that trusts like Mary, not only in comfort, but also in uncertainty?

When I struggle to believe in God's promises What helps me remember his faithfulness?

How have I criticized myself with my own inner dialogue of judgment towards?

What saint do you relate with in regards to Mary's lively faith?

Week 1 of the Principle Virtues of Mary: Profound Humility

Luke 1:37–38Personal Reflection Questions

• Q1 How can I grow in true humility, recognizing that all my gifts and blessings come from God?

  Q2 In what ways can I imitate Mary’s humility by serving others without seeking recognition or praise?Q3 When pride or self-reliance arise in my heart, how can I return to the simple trust of Mary’s “yes”?

  Q4 How can Mary’s example help me to see humility not as weakness, but as a source of grace and strength?

  Q5 Which saint do you relate Mary's humility with?

Week 6 Consumed: The Glory of a Woman in Christ

Luke 1:26-38

Luke 1:46-55

Song of Songs 8:6

Q1 How do you choose how you nourish, rest, speak and carry yourself? to honor that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit.

Q2 What part of your heart or story is God asking you to veil, protect or sanctify for his glory?'

Q3 As you prepare for the Advent season, what part is calling you into silence?

Q4 What new act of faith, silence, reconciliation, veiling or refined speech is God inviting you to embrace as your personal fiat?

Bonus

a. Who does God say I am?

b. As we move into the season of preparation and expectant waiting for the coming of Christ; think about the traditions in your home that help keep your family's faith alive. Think about new traditions that you could begin to help your loved ones remember God's presence every day.

Week 5 Consumed: Blessing or Burden

Deut. 4:41-49

Q1 When have you struggled to see God's law as a blessing rather than a burden?

Q2 Where are you seeking refuge that isn't God?

Q3 How do you personally experience sacred rest or sacred trust?

Q4 In what ways can modesty be a shelter for your body, soul, and relationships, especially when you recognize that some relationships are only meant for a season?