Is it possible to be like virgin mary

It is no coincidence that in the early 20th century, the Vatican forbade Mary to be depicted in priestly vestments. She could only ever be presented as the unattainable virgin-mother: never as leader, and never as a fully embodied woman in her own right.

The irony of this should not be lost. A fully human Gospel symbol of female authority, autonomy, and the capacity to envision a transformed world becomes a tool of patriarchy. By contrast, the Mary of the Gospels, the God-bearer and priestly figure - a normal wife and mother of children - confirms women in their embodied humanity and supports their efforts to challenge unjust structures, both within and outside the church.

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Madonna with child and angels by Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato, The cult of the Virgin is emblematic of the way the church silences women and marginalises their experience.

Wikimedia Commons. When you surrender your children like that you will eventually see great blessing. Ask him for grace to surrender your personal life and your married life to his will. The support of others praying with you for the needs of your children is supportive and encouraging and keeps discouragement from overwhelming you. Where it is at all possible, I would encourage a husband and wife to pray together weekly for the needs of their children, surrendering them to the Lord and his will, praying for specific needs.

When a couple is on the same page and continues faithfully in prayer, God will bless! The Holy Spirit will pray with you in a very particular way. You are not alone and God will bless your prayer. Your Faith. University of Dayton News. News Archive. For the Media. Find an Expert. Catholic Experts. Broadcast Studio. Filming on UD Campus.