Holy Family and Theotokos

Twofer!!!!  I'm covering both the feast of the Holy Family and Theotokos in one episode.  Buckle up.

Holy Family December 31, 2023

Theotokos January 1, 2024

Luke 2:16-40

I'm solo on this one.  To be alone with Him.  What are we willing to give up to be alone with Him?  To take Him up into our arms as Simeon did?

And/Or. Mary.  Were you able to keep pondering things in your heart as you carried on into all the requirements of the Law of Israel surrounding the postpartum period?  Circumcision for Jesus, check.  Cleansing bath for Mary, check.  Buy two turtle doves (pigeons are an adequate sub), check.  Present Jesus, check.  Mary- teach me to live my vocation and never stop pondering God in my heart.