Becoming a Marian Successor in 12 Actions

Throughout the centuries, Mary's presence at Pentecost (Acts 1:14) has been depicted in liturgical art. A tongue of fire rested on Mary's head, inspiring her to lead and encourage early Christians. Dr. Lombardi will walk us through Mary's involvement in salvation history, beginning with the book of Genesis and ending with the book of Revelation. Just as the apostles had their own successors, Mary, too, inspired countless successors to lead with influence, evangelizing and accompanying many people as they strive for holiness. Dr. Lombardi has identified twelve Marian actions that can be reproduced in the lives of Christians.

Dr. Lombardi is an award-winning author and documentary film maker who has worked as a parish minister, university campus minister, high school chaplaincy leader, teacher educator through O.E.C.T.A., professor of Religious Education, Brock University, retreat facilitator, faith formation consultant, and program coordinator in the Diocese of Hamilton. Presently, she is Associate Professor of Pastoral and Systematic Theology, and Director of Lay Formation for St. Augustine's Seminary in Scarborough, Ontario. She has done media work in radio and television and has been an advisor to the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops in the area of doctrine and Catholic-Muslim relations. Her books, "On Earth as it is in Heaven" and "Experts in Humanity", have been featured on Salt and Light TV.  "Experts in Humanity", was awarded first place in the category of Family Life by the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada in 2017. Dr. Lombardi's new film, "The First Lady and Her Successors", has been well received.