The Catechism of the Catholic Church says (#973)… By pronouncing her “fiat” at the Annunciation and giving her consent to the Incarnation, Mary was already collaborating with the whole work her Son was to accomplish. She is mother wherever he is Savior and head of the Mystical Body.
Annunciation and Wedding of Mary – Basilica of St. Mary, MinneapolisAnnunciation – Cathedral of St. Paul – St. Paul, MNAnnunciation – Cathedral Basilica of St. LouisAnnunciation – Sacred Heart, San Jose, CAAnnunciation – Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid City, SDAnnunciation – Cathedral of St. Joseph, Sioux Falls, SDAnnunciation – St. Josaphat Basilica, MilwaukeeSt. Louis the French – Rome
I’m fascinated by contrasts and have long enjoyed the concept of smallness, perhaps especially in the context of the wonder that comes from gazing up into the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica or enjoying the vastness of a starry sky.
I’m a Catholic, deacon-candidate-wife, mom/mom-in-law to 7; retired homeschool mom & parish DRE; ADHD, Celiac, HSP; I love learning and writing.