The conversation revolves around the theme of surrender in motherhood, particularly in the context of the Feast of the Annunciation. It explores the challenges, joys, and call to surrender in the journey of motherhood, drawing parallels with Mary's fiat at the Annunciation. The discussion reflects on the interruptions, doubts, and fears experienced in motherhood, and the invitation to surrender to God's plan. The conversation explores the journey of motherhood as a profound experience of surrender and fiat, highlighting the mystery and grace of this role. It delves into the Annunciation moments, the journey of surrender and fiat, and the acceptance of God's will in the context of motherhood.

Takeaways

• Surrender in motherhood
• The Annunciation and the theme of surrender Motherhood as a journey of surrender
• The mystery and grace of motherhood

Chapters

• 00:00 The Feast of the Annunciation
• 17:41 The Annunciation and Surrender
• 23:49 Becoming a Mother on My Wedding Day
• 30:54 The Post-Annunciation Journey
• 41:29 The Acceptance of God's Will

Sometimes the words "self-care" can create an unpleasant response in us, making us feel like it's just one more thing we are failing at, or one more thing we need to fit in. Today, Annie and Jolly will talk about how the simplest form of self-care is spending time with dear friends. They will examine Psalm 27:9 and share their experiences of how the Lord has renewed and refreshed them through deep and meaningful friendships. They will also offer some suggestions on ways to make time for the gift of friendships.

As we head into Holy Week we want to spend some time reflecting on the Triduum and ways to observe these holy days as a family, particularly in light of the vocation of motherhood. We know the season of motherhood you are in makes all the difference in how you observe these days. We also want to remind you that as you embrace the self-gift of motherhood, you are placed in a unique position to enter into Christ's suffering and total abandonment of his will to the Father.

Holy Thursday Traditions - Blog Post

The Mighty Is Her Call Rosary Guide (used in the closing prayer)

Divine Intimacy, Fr Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen

"He exhausts the resources of His love, and offers Himself to man, not only as Redeemer, who will die for him on the Cross, but also as the food which will nourish him. He will feed man with his own Flesh and Blood; moreover death might claim Him in a few hours, but the Eucharist will perpetuate His real, living presence until the end of time." (Divine Intimacy, 392)

"Good Friday," continues Fr. Gabriel, "is the day more than any other that invites us to enter into the thicket of the trials and pains of the Son of God and not only with the abstract consideration of the mind, but also with the practical disposition of the will to accept suffering voluntarily, in order to unite and assimilate ourselves to the Crucified." (Divine Intimacy, 395)

"Seeing with the eyes of Christ, I can give to others much more than their outward necessities; I can give them the look of love which they crave." Pope Benedict XVI, God Is Love: Deus Caritas Est