Episode 45: Mary, Queen of Peace

Hope for Right Now: A Walking with Purpose Podcast

Join Lisa and Laura for our 4-week Advent series, House of Gold. The Virgin Mary is called the House of Gold because she was Jesus’ resting place: the one who threw the doors wide open with her YES. Mary made room for Jesus, and she has room in her heart for each one of us, too. In this second week of Advent they unpack the Marian title, Mary, Queen of Peace. Everyone longs for peace, especially at Christmas, but true peace in our hearts and homes is going to take more than lighting a scented candle; we need to set our hearts on fire for Jesus. Who better to help us than His Mother, the Queen of Peace? Get ready to open your heart, open your Bible, and let Peace in!

Open your Heart to our key Scripture.
Romans 12:2: Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind.

Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode.
2 Corinthians 2:14–15: But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumph, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. For we are the aroma of Christ.
Galatians 5:22: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.
John 19:27: Behold, your Mother!
Luke 1:38: And Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.
Luke 1:28: Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you!

Invite Him in with this episode’s questions for reflection.
This week we have an Advent challenge! Start your day in prayer every day, specifically, praying the Hail Mary (slowly and reflectively). Put yourself in the annunciation story. Hear the angel calling the Holy Spirit down, and ask Him to break down doors that are keeping you from surrendering everything to God.

Show mentions.
Caitlin Bean and Laura Phelps, House of Gold: A Walking with Purpose Advent Reflection
St. Girard quote
Yankee Candle, Autumn Wreath
Tyler Candle Company, Family Tradition
Carrie Gress and Noelle Mering, Theology of the Home
Caryll Houselander, The Reed of God
The Lila Rose Podcast, E153: The Life-Changing Power of the Rosary with Gabe Castillo

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