In this episode of the reflection of our Blessed and Holy Mother Mary, Father John Paul Mary had more to share, I only overlooked it in my notes.  Israel is found by the grace of the church.  Virgin made Church or Virgin who became church, spouse of the the holy spirit, the new eve, mother of the new creation.   Saint Ireneaus.  God does not force himself into the world.  Mary's consent is crucial in God's consent.  God, relies on our willingness to obey. 

Gentlemen.  What makes marriage?  Consent.  In presence of priest, loved ones, through good times and bad, that consent goes on and it is meant to be lived out.  Obedience to the Lord most of all, that love and consent has to grow and bear fruit, and not remain stagnant.  Don't hold back nothing from God.  Give Him everything!  Fill me with all the gifts you want me to have, for the people of God.  Same thing applies to you in marriage, on behalf of the body of the church, and all throughout your life.

On June 22, eleven years ago I gave my consent to God and grew alot.  If I could go back I could still open myself up completely.  God Restores better than he creates! It's part of your sacramental life and are drawn to the Blessed Virgin Mary, who made the most radical consent, as "Mother of the Church". 

Go to mass  for the Blessed Virgin Mary, Memorial of the Church, Day after Pentecost on Monday.  Mary's consent happened all throughout her life.  Finding Jesus at the temple,  Jesus at the cross, she gave her FIAT to God.  Thy will be done!  She made her yes back to God. 

Draw closer to the ever Blessed Virgin Mary.  In my priesthood, and in your Mother, ask her to help you, in your consent to one another, all throughout your life, and last breath.  
Amen.