S18 E14 - Prophetic Motherhood

In this episode, we reflect on the beautiful call of women to prophetic motherhood. We talk about how Our Lady models for us a motherhood that speaks life and calls forth goodness to all those she encounters. We also ponder what it means to be a spiritual mother, how Mary can help heal our wounded experiences of motherhood, and the difference between affirmations and prophetic words. As Pentecost draws near, we invite you to ask for Our Lady's intercession to prepare your heart for a fresh outpouring of grace and to help you become a woman who brings life wherever she goes.   **Heather's One Thing** - A 24 Hour Time of Worship at Franciscan University **Heather's Other One Thing** - St. Anne's Women's Conference in Dallas, TX and the WWP Flourish Conference in St. Louis **Sister Miriam's One Thing** - Everyone Getting Married this Summer **Sister Miriam's Other One Thing** - Pilgrimage to Medjugorje with the JPII Healing Center **Michelle's One Thing** - NFL Draft **Michelle's Other One Thing** - Franklin, TN and St. Philip's Parish **Michelle's Other Other One Thing** - College Kids at NC State and Fr. Josh   **Other Resources Mentioned:** - The Identity of a Woman Series - The Place We Find Ourselves Podcast - Make Sense of Your Story by Adam Young   **Journal Questions:** - What does it mean for me to live into prophetic motherhood? - What holds me back from speaking life into the people around me? - When have I felt threatened or hurt by other women? - What ache in your heart is God inviting you to bring before Mary? - How can I offer prophetic motherhood to those in my life? - How can I receive prophetic motherhood from those in my life?   **Discussion Questions:** - When have you been prophetically mothered by another woman? How were you impacted by that experience? - How do we cultivate a culture of women speaking life within our own community? - How do you desire a different story of motherhood and femininity from what you have experienced in the past? - How is God inviting you to embody hope right now? - Who is in the periphery of my life that God is inviting me to offer my maternity to?   **Quote to Ponder:** "She is the poetess and prophetess of redemption, and we hear from her pure lips the strongest and most original hymn ever uttered - the "Magnificat"! She reveals the transforming design of the Christian economy, the historical and social result that still draws its origin and strength from Christianity…At this point a second way is opened for us by Our Lady, so that we may reach our salvation in the Lord Christ: it is her protection. She is our ally, our advocate. She is the confidence of the poor, of the lowly, of the suffering. She is even the "refuge of sinners." She has a mission of pity, goodness, and intercession for all. She consoles every grief of ours. She teaches us to be good, to be strong, and to be compassionate toward all. She is the queen of peace. She is the Mother of the Church." (Pope St. Paul VI, Homily, April 24, 1970)   **Scripture for Lectio:** "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits." (Proverbs 18:21)   **Sponsor - Life Teen:** Life Teen is offering something really special this summer, especially if you are a parent of a teenager. Years ago, Michelle and her husband Chris, began their ministry career working with Life Teen, and it has had a lasting impact on their lives as well as so many other families. Life Teen helps teens encounter Christ in a real and personal way, and it continues to bear fruit long after those experiences end. This summer, they are launching their very first Parent / Teen Camp, called Frontier. A frontier is the edge of what is known, where things are still being discovered and formed. If you are a parent of a teen, you know that is exactly what the teenage years feel like. A season that is constantly changing, where relationships are shifting, independence is growing, and both parents and teens are learning how to navigate something new together. Life Teen Parent / Teen Camp is a six-day experience where you and your teen step away from the noise of everyday life and experience camp together. It is a shared week of adventure and connection. You will experience things like ropes courses, hiking through the mountains, and white water rafting on the Chattooga River. But just as important as the adventure is what happens in the space between it all. Time to talk. Time to slow down. Time to be present with each other. And time to invite Christ into your relationship in a real and personal way. Everything is rooted in the Catholic faith, with daily Mass, the Sacraments, and intentional moments built in to pause, reflect, and listen. This experience is offered as a Mother and Daughter or Father and Son camp in Clayton, Georgia. It is designed specifically for families in the middle of the teenage years who want to strengthen their relationship, deepen trust, and create meaningful memories during a season that often moves quickly. This is not just a camp week. It is an intentional opportunity to invest in one of the most important relationships in your life. If this sounds like something you have been needing, I would encourage you to take a closer look. Full details are available online, and an informational webinar is offered for those who want a closer look. The Life Teen team is also glad to walk with you as you discern whether this experience is right for your family. This may be one of the most meaningful weeks you share with your teen during these years.   **Timestamps:** 00:00 Life Teen 01:32 Intro 02:19 Welcome 04:12 Scripture Verse and Guiding Quote 05:45 The Prophetic Nature of Motherhood 08:05 Affirmations vs Prophetic Words 12:08 Calling Out the Goodness of Others 14:23 Wounds From A Mother 17:40 Embodying Hope 20:04 Mary Understands What You are Going Through 22:04 Having A Relationship with Our Mother Mary 25:09 Preparing to Receive the Holy Spirit 27:03 Motherhood is Not A Competition 30:20 One Things