P.O.D.- Seeking the wise

When we decided to go our own way, we were introduced to pain and suffering. The Genesis story describes how we have wandered away from God even though He gave some clear guidelines on how that relationship could be one of pure joy. It was our pride that made us choose to deviate from God’s plan and it introduced an entire set of consequences — illness, death, emotional upheaval that included shame, fear, guilt, insecurity, and relational issues at home and at work.  It is sad to say, but the world that we live in is broken because we broke it. Not sure why everyone blames God.

Introduced into this broken world is Mary, the mother of Jesus.

Mary is the first disciple. Mary became a living channel of grace for the world. God became flesh and lived among us through Mary. What motivates her response to God? What is my response as a disciple when God asks something difficult of me? I want to learn more about Mary as a disciple of Jesus and a woman of faith.  How does Mary offer me an example of discipleship in the Gospels?