Mary-
Room

Spirituality

Mary's prominent place in many people's lives stems, in part, from various thoughts about and experiences with Her. I often share my thoughts about Mary with friends and acquaintances. This leads to a shared interest and love for Her. My thoughts about Mary take on many forms, and this feels like a great spiritual richness.

The thoughts below were voiced by me in the Maria Room. They are reflections on Marian spirituality, which gives me energy daily. These expressions of spirituality may also lead you, dear reader, to thoughts.

Jan van Wijk

Thank you

I give thanks every day because I realise that nothing is a given. I speak words of gratitude to Mary, because I am convinced that she is partly responsible for the day…
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Belief

For me, believing means feeling connected to Mary. Through this bond, I receive support and comfort. I also experience the closeness of Our Lady. Believing in Mary gives me a...
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Health

I regularly experience more than once a day that my faith in Our Lady gives me a positive feeling. Believing in Mary gives me peace of mind and provides a sense of purpose...
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Hoop

Hope is salvific and redemptive, and therefore, with hope, there is a future. People with hope live with the conviction that a better future lies ahead of them. Hope is a…
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Christmas with Maria

At Christmas, my thoughts are especially with young Mother Mary. She has just given birth to a Son, who will bring about a different world. The accessible Mother of the newborn Jesus…
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Christmas with Maria

When I behold the images of Mary in the nativity scene, she impacts me very profoundly. This also happens when I see a picture of Her...
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Christmas Eve

The night begins. Much is to happen. What unfolds will have repercussions for thousands of years... The wondrous event of Christmas night has an impact every year. Millions pause to consider this...
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Nativity scene

To seek a safe haven in a world that is increasingly restless due to dynamics and now feels constrained by imposed measures. Where is there a safe place where it is peaceful…
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Old age

Being grateful for life and also for growing older. This has been occurring to me more and more in recent years. For people with many years, I have a…
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Easter

Especially around Easter, I reflect on what happened around 2000 years ago. However, who still experiences days like Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday…
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Relics

For centuries, relics have been venerated. It is an ancient tradition among believers to cherish the remains of a saint in prayer. Particularly in times of need, such as war, famine, floods…
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Current

On several occasions, I feel carried away in a flow. These are exceptionally beautiful moments where my mind and body merge into thoughts of Mary. Experiencing this is an intense, intimate feeling.…
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Loss experience

Reflecting on loss... As I get older, I find myself thinking about loss more often. In recent years, I've also been sharing more experiences of loss. In fact, I feel...
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zin

Meaning is the experienced feeling and it's palpable throughout my entire body. The desire for meaning comes from a longing, meaningful soul. I feel that I'm then absorbed...
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