S13 E12 - The Reed of God (Advent Series Part 2)
About This Episode
In this episode, we continue with part two of our four part Advent series on the book The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander. Today, we focus on part two and discuss the sections on Et Homo Factus Est, the Fugue, Wooden Bambino, and Et Verbum Caro Factum Est. We chat about our desire as women to protect our children, but how this desire can easily morph into control, manipulation, or possession. We reflect on how Our Lady exemplifies perfect surrender and trust as she continually releases her Son back to God as a gift freely given to her by God. We also discuss the role of suffering and brokenness in transformation and the beauty of silence in the rhythm of life.
We encourage you to go at your own pace so that the Lord can fill your heart with what you need to hear this Advent season.
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Show Notes
One Thing We Love This Week:
Sister Miriam’s one thing - The simple joys of Advent
Michelle’s one thing - Support for the heartbreaking loss of the Auburn vs. Alabama college football game.
Michelle’s other one thing - Chevrolet Christmas Commercial
Heather’s one thing - Butter Tart Recipe
Heather’s other one thing - Stovetop Potpourri Recipe
Discussion Questions:
How do you allow your fears of vulnerability, dependence, and a lack of control rule your life and your decisions?
What parts of your humanity do you find God inviting you more deeply into during this Advent season?
What Fruits of the Spirit do you need to grow in (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control)?
How can you allow Mary to mother you to more fully experience these fruits and bring them to fruition?
Journal Questions:
How do I try to possess or manipulate others to protect them from disappointment or pain?
Do I see my humanity as a gift or as a burden?
In the final days before Christmas, when can I create moments of silence to meet Jesus?
Where do I need a mother?
Where am I afraid to be mothered?
Quotes to Ponder:
Scripture for Lectio Divina
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