“Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 18:3)
In this edition of A Minute with Mary, Paul reflects on a crucial aspect of the Christian life: childlike dependency on God Our Father and on the tender care of our heavenly mother.
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When we are called to love God like a child, what does that really mean? Well, what do all children have in common? Dependency! Dependency upon their parents! So we are called to be dependent upon Jesus and Mary. A small helpless baby, held by its mother, is the perfect example of dependency and tenderness. Mary’s Heart is our refuge of tenderness – just as it was for Jesus! He wants us to experience that same tenderness as He did!
Do we open or close our heart to the gift of our heavenly Mother? Like some children – there are those who reject the love of their mother. They suffer badly in life because of their poor choices. Perhaps Mary’s motherly love will challenge us where we might be in our lives. Maybe Her purity or humility might really challenge us. In some ways, it might appear easier to reject than accept Her love. But never forget, Mary’s love is full of compassion and is united with God’s powerful love to heal and transform no matter where we are or what we have done in the past. But remember, it all begins with prayer!
