ON THE ROAD WITH MARY

Saint Isidoro used to say that the latin word for “hope” came from the word “foot”. Hope always refers us to the direction of the path. Virgin Mary is a good teacher to us, a fundamental model of hope. These reflections intend to follow in the footsteps of her own path. They include plans for spiritual retreats and the Spanish-language programs broadcast by Vatican Radio, “El Sembrador Radio y Televisión” (“The Seeder, TV and Radio”), in Chatsworth, California, and “En Familia Radio 740” (“In family Radio 740”), in Phoenix, Arizona.

These notes try to establish a dialogue with art and poetry, which have devoted so much attention to Mary. In addition, they are followed by a prayer and some guidelines for personal reflection or for the catechesis of the different Christian groups.

May the Virgin Mary, mother of God and our mother, walk with us along our path and help us look with hope towards the promised goal.

JOSÉ-ROMÁN FLECHA ANDRES is a priest at the diocese of León. He is bachelor in Philosophy from the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas (Angelicum), Rome, bachelor in Theology from the Gregorian University of Rome, and PhD in Moral Theology from the Alphonsian Academy. He was professor at the Center for Theological Studies of León and at the Pontifical University of Salamanca. He has written several books and is a renowned speaker.

Presentation

I. A RICH AND SUBSIDIARY EDUCATION

From one Council to another

Saint Paul VI, the helmsman of the Council

From one millennium to another

The theology of the virtues

Pope Francis

II. MYSTERY AND MISSION OF MARY

Immaculate Conception of Mary

The birth of Mary

Annunciation of the Lord

Mary’s visitation to Elizabeth

Jesus’ birth

Presentation of Jesus and purification of Mary

Flight to Egypt

Finding Jesus

The wedding in Cana

Mary at the cross

Mary and the apostolic community

Assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven

Conclusion and Bibliography