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Angela

Break 1

Gracie

Break 2

Rita

Father Matthew Widder joins Patrick to discuss All things Mary
(4:12) why is Mary so important in the Catholic Church?
Why are there so many devotions to Mary?
(15:04) Angela - When I was meditating on God and talking to Him and Mary, all of a sudden, I felt that if you get closer to Mary, you get closer to her son. Felt it was a message. What to do about spiritual attacks?
John - I write meditations on the blessed mother.  Our father chose Mary, his ideal student.  She alone kept perfect attendance.  Even to the final class...the crucifixion.

(22:37) Break 1
Mary - Mary was a devout Jew, but I wondered if young women grew up wondering if I could fulfill the prophecies?
(29:09) Gracie - My sister thinks I'm committing the worst sin by praying to Mary. I don't know what to do to make her feel otherwise.  We were raised Catholic. What can I do to convince her?
Joseph - My fascination with Mary has been through books and movies.  I hear about apparitions, and when we pray to her, are we heard the same way she heard her children at Fatima, etc?

(38:55) Break 2
Diane - Confronted by someone.  If Mary is without sin, why does she need a savior?
(46:54)  Rita - I have a lot of Baptist friends. I'm Catholic and they want to know why do we go to Mary and not directly to Jesus?

Father Matthew Widder joins Patrick to discuss All things Mary
<ul>
<li>(4:12) why is Mary so important in the Catholic Church?</li>
<li>Why are there so many devotions to Mary?</li>
<li>(15:04) Angela - When I was meditating on God and talking to Him and Mary, all of a sudden, I felt that if you get closer to Mary, you get closer to her son. Felt it was a message. What to do about spiritual attacks?</li>
<li>John - I write meditations on the blessed mother.  Our father chose Mary, his ideal student.  She alone kept perfect attendance.  Even to the final class...the crucifixion.</li>
</ul>
(22:37) Break 1
<ul>
<li>Mary - Mary was a devout Jew, but I wondered if young women grew up wondering if I could fulfill the prophecies?</li>
<li>(29:09) Gracie - My sister thinks I'm committing the worst sin by praying to Mary. I don't know what to do to make her feel otherwise.  We were raised Catholic. What can I do to convince her?</li>
<li>Joseph - My fascination with Mary has been through books and movies.  I hear about apparitions, and when we pray to her, are we heard the same way she heard her children at Fatima, etc?</li>
</ul>
(38:55) Break 2
<ul>
<li>Diane - Confronted by someone.  If Mary is without sin, why does she need a savior?</li>
<li>(46:54)  Rita - I have a lot of Baptist friends. I'm Catholic and they want to know why do we go to Mary and not directly to Jesus?</li>
</ul>

The Inner Life® with Patrick Conley is one-on-one Spiritual Direction on the radio. Every day, a Catholic priest or religious sister joins listeners to offer spiritual advice and guidance designed to assist you along your faith journey, speaking about a variety of topics to help you overcome sin, grow in virtue, and strengthen your faith.

The Inner Life® with Patrick Conley is one-on-one Spiritual Direction on the radio. Every day, a Catholic priest or religious sister joins listeners to offer spiritual advice and guidance designed to assist you along your faith journey, speaking about a variety of topics to help you overcome sin, grow in virtue, and strengthen your faith.

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