Seeing a parent age and succumb to dementia can be a very difficult, painful, process. Today on “Catholic to the Core,” I’ve opened up the door to my heart and life a bit to share with you my grappling with my own mother’s dementia.
Mary reminds us that holiness is possible in ordinary life. Her humility counters our culture's obsession with self-promotion, her trust challenges our need for control, and her tenderness softens the edges of our hurried hearts.
This devotion matters because it speaks directly to real life. Many people feel tired, distracted, and weighed down by quiet anxieties. Some struggle to pray. Others long for peace in their homes or healing in their relationships. The Sacred Heart meets us in those ordinary needs.
Explore the significance of the Final Days Mary's Month with Fervor and embrace a deeper connection with Our Lady.
1 Comment
Myra Eischen · May 4, 2015 at 10:08 am
Margie- I am so glad you shared this. You didn’t always have it the easiest growing up with your Mom- but I am glad you are able to put it behind you and enjoy the woman she is now- you have become an amazing person because of the trials and tributes you’ve had in your life. It is hard to see a parent age- regardless if they have dementia or just natural aging- prayers with you as you struggle with patience occasionally.