Luke 1:4-7

Q1 Where is God inviting me to practice heroic patience in my motherhood right now?

Q2 How can I trust His timing with my children more deeply, especially when progress feels slow?

Q3 When waiting feels heavy what helps me stay faithful and hopeful?

Q4 Which saint reminds me of Mary's virtue of heroic patience?

Luke 1:39-56

Q1 How can I show ardent charity to my children, especially in moments of exhaustion or frustration?

Q2 Where is God inviting me to love more generously?

Q3 How can my children learn sacrificial love by watching how I serve others?

Q4 Which saint has been an example for you in understanding ardent charity more?

Luke 1:28

Q1 How can I invite God to purify my heart so that I may love him and others freely?

Q2 In what areas of my life is the Lord calling me to greater simplicity, clarity, or intention?

Q3 How can Mary's example, a divine purity help guide the choices I make for myself and my family?

Q4 Which saint reminds me of the virtue of divine purity and how can their example inspire me today?

Luke 2:35

John 19:25

Q1 What hidden sacrifices or suffering​ is God inviting me to unite with Mary and offer to him today?

Q2 How can I learn to remain faithful and present even when my heart feels pierced by sorrow or uncertainty?

Q3 In what ways can I live universal mortification through small loving sacrifices in my daily life?

Q4 Which saint reminds me of Mary's virtue of universal mortification?

Acts 1:14

Q1 How can I like Mary remain aware of God's presence throughout my day and turn ordinary moments into prayer?

Q2 When I feel anxious or distracted, how can I return to that peaceful place of prayer within me?

Q3 How can I invite Mary to teach me the beauty of a heart that prays continually?

Q4 Which saint reminds me of continual prayer and how can their example inspire me today?

Blind Obedience

John 2:5

Do I trust that God's will for my life is always rooted in love, even when I don't understand His ways?

In what areas of my life is the Lord inviting me to surrender more fully His will as Mary did?

How can Mary's word "Do whatever He tells you?" guide my daily decisions and relationships?

Which saint do you relate with in regards to Mary's blind obedience?

Merry Christmas from our families to yours! -Cristina, Renee & our Boys!

Luke 2

Matthew 2

1. As a mother, how can you imitate Mary this Christmas—by slowing down, trusting God, and treasuring the small, holy moments with your children?

2. Where in your life do you need to make room for Jesus—just like the stable made room for Him on that first Christmas night?

Let those questions rest in your heart as you move through these holy days.

Principle Virtues of M

ary: Lively Faith

Luke 1:42-45

How can I awaken a faith that trusts like Mary, not only in comfort, but also in uncertainty?

When I struggle to believe in God's promises What helps me remember his faithfulness?

How have I criticized myself with my own inner dialogue of judgment towards?

What saint do you relate with in regards to Mary's lively faith?