Our immaculate Lady, sinless and spotless, is the model of femininity for every woman in the Christian life.
Realistically, how are we supposed to relate to the Blessed Mother? An overall theme we can find in Mary, and in every woman, is strength — a virtue often overlooked.
Three women in different stages of life offer Register readers how they see Mary’s feminine strength in a different way, through the lens of their own vocation.
Annie Shaw, 23, who married a year ago, just welcomed her first child with her husband Ben in March. Her experience with Our Lady is like many cradle Catholics.
Shaw, now residing in Ohio, prayed the Rosary with her family and learned about the importance of Our Lady growing up. It always “felt regimented,” Shaw said.
She gave her life fully to the Lord at age 18 at an Encounter Ministries retreat. In her growing relationship with the Holy Spirit, she learned more about Mary’s title as “Mary, Spouse of the Holy Spirit.” Shaw had the realization that both Mary and the Holy Spirit, though hidden, reveal Jesus.
“I think the hiddenness of Mary has changed my perspective of Mary, femininity, overall,” Shaw said.
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