As I was driving, I reflected on all of the powerful women
God has put in my life. Good, Christian
Catholic women who were not afraid to wear their faith on their sleeve. It is no wonder that I have always felt kindred
with Mary of Magdala, for I come from a long line of women of faith who stood
by their Jesus Christ and spread his good news in both word and deed.
I need to name some of these disciples of Christ. First and
foremost my mother, Rose; my aunt and godmother Virginia; my grandmother
Victoria; my aunts Debbie, Marian, Josie, Dolly, Mary, Dorothy; religious women
Sr. Jean, Sr. Yvonne, Sr. Mary Cora and countless friends. I name these women because they passed their
faith to me. They taught me how to be a
solid Christian mother and I try to live by their examples of unconditional
love and service to God and His church.
Now, it’s not like we sat around the table and studied scripture,
rather, they followed the call of our Lord to worship and serve others;
reaching the marginalized, caring for the sick, feeding the hungry. This brings to mind the words of St. Francis;
“Preach the Gospel at all times, if
necessary use words.”
Well, much to my children’s dismay, I love words! I have much work yet to do to become a better
Christian. The words of Sirach often get
me right in the gut “a silent wife
(mother) is a joy to her home.”
Yikes – my poor husband and children!
I feel that one of my biggest responsibilities as a mother is to be sure
that my children know, love and serve my God.
It is important to me that my grandchildren grow to know, love and serve
God.
#spreadthegoodnews
#knowloveserve #passion
Shalom,
Tina
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