# e63 Love in Earthen Vessels: The Story of Mary Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/soulwork-sanctuary-7082256/e63-love-in-earthen-vessels-the-story-of-mary Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/soulwork-sanctuary-7082256/e63-love-in-earthen-vessels-the-story-of-mary.md Podcast: [SoulWork Sanctuary](https://stenobird.com/podcast/soulwork-sanctuary-7082256) Published: 2025-12-25T08:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://patriceonline.com/e63-love-in-earthen-vessels-the-story-of-mary Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/31c71bef-e7ab-4408-bc71-231d35e87f0a.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/soulwork-sanctuary-7082256/episodes/e63-love-in-earthen-vessels-the-story-of-mary Duration seconds: 781 ## Resource SoulWork Notes In this Christmas episode, we rest in Mary’s yes — the courageous surrender that welcomed God’s love into the world. Her story reminds us that incarnation is not a distant miracle but a daily invitation to say yes to love. In This Episode Breathwork for awe and surrender Reflection on Mary’s yes and God’s presence SoulWork journaling prompts for responding to divine call Closing prayer for incarnation in daily life Resources & Links Scripture References: Luke 1:26–38; Luke 2:1–7 Visit www.patricegerideau.com for more reflections and resources. Follow for the upcoming year-end Examen and closing prayer episodes. Closing Blessing : May love be born in you again today. May your heart make room for wonder, and may your life, like Mary’s, become a dwelling place for God. Until next time, may God bless and keep you, may God’s face shine upon you, and may God grant you peace as you continue your SoulWork. Disclaimer:  The content shared on the  SoulWork Sanctuary  podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. While I am an ordained minister and trained spiritual director, I am not a licensed therapist or medical professional. This podcast does not provide medical or mental health advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional care. Please seek support from a qualified provider if needed. ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/soulwork-sanctuary-7082256/episodes/e63-love-in-earthen-vessels-the-story-of-mary/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/soulwork-sanctuary-7082256/e63-love-in-earthen-vessels-the-story-of-mary.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.