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“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith.  For the Sake of the joy that lay before him he endured the cross, despising its shame, and has taken his seat at the right of the throne of God.  Consider how he endured such opposition from sinners, in order that you may not grow weary and lose heart.”  (Hebrews 12: 1-3)

As we begin this Lent I think it’s worth reflecting on Paul’s prescription and on the reason for this season…the reason for the cross in the life of Jesus and for the crosses in our own lives.

So many people are struggling today.  Depression and anxiety have become so common place even in the lives of believers that it is fast becoming “the norm”.  Why does God allow such trials in the lives of His children?  Why did He allow it in the life of His own Son?  So often we hear that Jesus came to suffer and die for our sins.  And certainly that is what He did.  But is that the point of it all?  Is that the point of our own lives, to suffer?

The Feast of Saint Valentine

There are three particular and critical issues that confront the faithful of our times, weighing on our hearts and challenging our faith.  How can we hope for peace in a post 9/11 world?  Why do we find ourselves looking away from the Cross of our Crucified Savior?  What has happened to the priesthood and how can we help our beloved priests?  Of course these are universal questions that could be asked in some form or another of many eras and generations, but in these times these questions seem to uniquely define our contemporary embrace of our one, holy, Catholic and Apostolic faith.

Mary’s House is heaven’s answer to these questions.  And the Church has given Sister Marie de Mandat-Grancey the title Foundress of Mary’s House.  She is the one who God has chosen to give Mary’s House to the world, not only two hundred years ago but again today.  Sister Marie’s fidelity to her vocation and God’s will in her life, particularly His invitation to find Mary’s House, never waivered.  Heaven’s reply to the heartfelt questions of our time is Mary’s House which we have received through the charity and fidelity Sister Marie.

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