Catie, thank you for this wonderful piece, I loved hearing your own story and reading the interview with Lisa. Discovering that the Mother of God can also be my mother in a real, tangible way is the thing that drew me make towards seeking God and Christ. I grew up in the Protestant tradition (also a pastors kid) and so it was fascinating hearing your perspective on both Orthodoxy and Protestantism. As you know, my husband and I are currently trying to discern where our spiritual home lies, and whether it is with the Roman Catholic Church or the Orthodox Church. I don’t know where we will be led, but this was a reminder to lift our decision up to God and allow Him to lead us. Thank you again, I look forward to the next installment of this series xx
Thank you for reading and commenting, Becca! ❤️🤗 I’m glad your experience at Liturgy was positive!! And yes: we can always trust God to lead us to the truth and answer our questions in due time!!
I enjoyed the interview with Lisa Rose very much. The importance of praying the Theotokos and patron saints for all the little, specific things my kids and husband need keeps being presented to me and I am working on that! This interview brought up praying for rides. I don’t drive, so this is often on my mind, especially since our church is planning to build farther away from our house. My tendency is to pray for complete healing so that I can do it all. But maybe it is God’s will to work lots of little miracles in my life, not one huge one. And giving rides to someone who can’t get to church is a service that so many people can do. In fact, an elderly woman who I have offered an arm in the communion line gave me and my kids a ride home from church the other day. It was a blessing to her and us! Thanks again Lisa and Catie.
Thank you for sharing that. I'll add you and your family to my prayer list.
Even though I grew up Orthodox I still need constant reminders to turn to the Theotokos and the saints. For Chapter Four I'll be focusing on how we can grow our relationships with them... I'm learning a lot already through my reading!
Thank you so much for reading and commenting. I've been enjoying following along with your work as well :)
Catie, thank you for this wonderful piece, I loved hearing your own story and reading the interview with Lisa. Discovering that the Mother of God can also be my mother in a real, tangible way is the thing that drew me make towards seeking God and Christ. I grew up in the Protestant tradition (also a pastors kid) and so it was fascinating hearing your perspective on both Orthodoxy and Protestantism. As you know, my husband and I are currently trying to discern where our spiritual home lies, and whether it is with the Roman Catholic Church or the Orthodox Church. I don’t know where we will be led, but this was a reminder to lift our decision up to God and allow Him to lead us. Thank you again, I look forward to the next installment of this series xx
Ps we attended the Divine Liturgy on Sunday and it was hauntingly beautiful. Truly.
Thank you for reading and commenting, Becca! ❤️🤗 I’m glad your experience at Liturgy was positive!! And yes: we can always trust God to lead us to the truth and answer our questions in due time!!
I enjoyed the interview with Lisa Rose very much. The importance of praying the Theotokos and patron saints for all the little, specific things my kids and husband need keeps being presented to me and I am working on that! This interview brought up praying for rides. I don’t drive, so this is often on my mind, especially since our church is planning to build farther away from our house. My tendency is to pray for complete healing so that I can do it all. But maybe it is God’s will to work lots of little miracles in my life, not one huge one. And giving rides to someone who can’t get to church is a service that so many people can do. In fact, an elderly woman who I have offered an arm in the communion line gave me and my kids a ride home from church the other day. It was a blessing to her and us! Thanks again Lisa and Catie.
Thank you for sharing that. I'll add you and your family to my prayer list.
Even though I grew up Orthodox I still need constant reminders to turn to the Theotokos and the saints. For Chapter Four I'll be focusing on how we can grow our relationships with them... I'm learning a lot already through my reading!
Thank you so much for reading and commenting. I've been enjoying following along with your work as well :)
YES!! “choosing Him voluntarily” — out of filial fear, rather than servile fear.
She IS such a LovINg and Present MotHER. By the Grace, Glory and goodness of God 🤲🏼
The INterview was so raw and real and MOVING!
God Bless!
Thanks Catie! ❤️