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2019 Keynote speaker
Mary lenaburg
Mary grew up in a large Catholic family, with 6 brothers and a sister, and had her own football helmet in the 3rd grade. She met her husband on her first and only blind date, and gave birth to her son Jonathan in 1989 and her daughter Courtney in 1992. On September 27th, 1992, while being baptized, Courtney had the first of many grand mal seizures. Going from the church to the emergency room, Mary’s life changed forever.For the next twenty-two years, Mary and her family took a spiritual journey that let them to Lourdes in France, numerous hospitals and specialists, and finally to home-based hospice. Courtney took her last breath this side of heaven on December 27th, 2014 – the feast of St. John the Beloved – while in her mother’s arms. She is now her parents’ and big brother’s most powerful intercessor.Mary has served her local parish in many roles, including Liturgy Coordinator, Youth Ministry Core Team Member, and Confirmation Preparation Instructor. She now travels the country speaking to all age groups about God’s Redeeming love. Her talks stress that faith is the courage to want what God wants for us, even if we cannot see where the path leads.Mary lives in Northern Virginia with her husband of 29 years and her grown son.
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