“Real excellence and humility are not incompatible one with the other; on the contrary, they are twin sisters.”

       -Jean-Baptiste Lacordaire, O.P.

For Reflection:

What do I think is the relationship between “real excellence” and “humility”? Why are they “twin sisters”?

Full of Grace:
Women and the Abundant Life
Johnnette Benkovic
Pb 238 pgs
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Chapter One   Page 11
The Special Call and Gift of Woman

The Fathers of the Second Vatican Council tell us, “In a wholly singular way she [Mary] cooperated by her obedience, faith, hope, and burning charity in the work of the Savior in restoring supernatural life to souls. For this reason she is mother to us in the order of grace.” Just as Mary gave birth to Jesus Christ through her womb, so she continues to bring spiritual life to the people of God through her Immaculate Heart.  She is the “Mother of grace” for God’s children.