On this Memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church, Father Scott Steinkerchner, OP, offers a beautiful reflection on the Gospel of John. As Jesus hung upon the cross, he gave his mother to the beloved disciple, and in doing so, he gave her to all of us.
What does it mean for Mary to be our mother? In this video, Father Scott explores how Mary serves as our ultimate teacher of faith. Just as she taught the child Jesus what it meant to say "yes" to God in the concrete reality of human life, she stands ready to mother us and guide us in our own spiritual journeys.
Join us as we reflect on Mary’s "fiat"—her unqualified "yes"—and how we can learn from her example to follow God more closely every day.
**Key Takeaway:** Mary is not just a figure of the past; she is our mother today, teaching us how to be holy and how to say "yes" to God’s plan for our lives.
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**🕒 CHAPTERS / TIMELINE:**
0:00 - Introduction to the Memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church
0:15 - Gospel Reading: Jesus at the Cross (John 19)
0:45 - "Behold Your Mother": A Gift to All Disciples
1:10 - What Does it Mean for Mary to be Our Mother?
1:32 - Mary’s Faithful "Yes" to the Angel Gabriel
2:07 - How Mary Taught Jesus (and Us) to be Human and Holy
2:49 - Learning to Follow God Through Mary's Example
3:01 - Closing Prayer and Reflection
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