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In 2014, I am facilitating a 12-week interactive online course in contemplative prayer and action for priests with Saint Luke Institute. Please visit SLIconnect.org to learn more: https://www.sliconnect.org/product/living-god-program-contemplative-life-2/
The Annunciation
St. Luke’s Institute
March 25, 2014
ALL SPIRITUALITY AS
MARIAN +++++++++++++++++++
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I believe that all spirituality, no matter the specific
form it takes, is ultimately Marian
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When 1st heard that, somewhat
startled, but on reflection, makes much sense 4 what do we mean by
spirituality?
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What is its basis?
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All spirituality is rooted in orientation of
individual & cty 2 demands Gospel makes
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I.e. hear & accept Wd & manifest its glory
in R lives
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Of all humans, Mary’s done this most perfectly
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Her spirituality thus models for the entire
Church
MARY IN LUKE ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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Incident in Luke, where Gabriel tells Mary God’s
plan 4 her bears this out
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Responds: “How
can this B, don’t know man?”
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I don’t think this expresses doubt or
hesitation, but only a reasonable human desire to understand
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When she learns that she’ll conceive by HS, Mary
has no more questions
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“I’m
servant of Lord,” she says, “Let it
be done to me as you say”
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Mary = wonderful model & source of inspiration
4 us who seek 2 meet challenges of today’s Ch & soc.
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She doesn’t run away fr life & its demands;
she accepts life & eagerly
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She stands up, declares herself & makes
decisions
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Hard 2 find 1 of human family who’s been freer, <
responsible & < far-reaching decision than M & acceptance of
invitation 2B mom of Savior
MARY, PERFECT MODEL ++++++++++++++++++++++++
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Mary thus perfect XTN whose example can give
direction, strength, & inspiration 2R efforts 2 respond 2 Lord’s call
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Here at SLI we’re also part of renewal & evangelization
taking place under Pope Francis
CONCLUSION +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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Let SLI be the hothouse where new buds and
blooms are sprouting in a new springtime in preparation for a renewal of
ourselves, our communities and our Church
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