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Mary:
A Supermodel Among Us
In our
image-laden society, it’s difficult to ignore the super-sculpted
figures plastered on magazine covers and appearing in advertisements.
In the spiritual realm, too, there are set before us models.
The best examples, of course, are the saints. And unlike airbrushed
models, who can offer only empty promises, the saints can
lead us to eternal happiness.
Consider
the “supermodel” of them all—Mary, our Mother,
who is the model of the Church. Exalted above all
humanity, she carries the titles of Queen of Heaven, Ark of
the Covenant, Immaculate Conception, Mystical Rose. Countless
saints and shepherds have exhorted us to call on her motherly
care and to follow her example as the disciple of Christ par
excellence.
Mary’s
example can transform our everyday experiences. By reflecting
on the many graces and virtues that make Mary the “supermodel”
of the Christian life, we are led to recognize and appreciate
her exalted position as Queen of Heaven. Far from being unattainable,
this “supermodel” has a vested interest in helping
us reach eternal happiness. She truly is a “supermodel
among us,” touching our lives with the graces of her
Son and interceding for our salvation.
Below
are links to articles in which two women describe how personal
experiences have led them to deeper devotion to the Blessed
Mother:
A
Woman for All Vocations—Author Donna-Marie
Cooper O’Boyle reflects on the virtues of Mary that
women in any vocation can emulate.
My
Sister’s Pietà—How a
family tragedy brought one college senior face-to-face with
Mary’s faithful suffering in the Pietà.
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