Episode 45: "And is not the enraptured gaze of Mary as she contemplated the face of the newborn Christ and cradled him in her arms that unparalleled model of love which should inspire us every time we receive Eucharistic communion?" – Pope Saint John Paul II

Reflecting some on the mystery of the Visitation (which we read about in Luke 1:39-56), author and host Julia Monnin ponders what it means to imitate "the enraptured gaze of Mary" as we continue our strivings to be transformed into a "little Mary"—a Christ-bearer—for others.

Notes: 

* The document "Ecclesia de Eucharistia" by Pope Saint John Paul II mentioned in this episode can be found here: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_20030417_eccl-de-euch.html

* Information about Julia's books and podcasts can be found at theworldisnoisy.com