Eve, biological mother of humankind, and Mary, spiritual mother of humankind, were created free from the stain of sin; both were immaculate.
But what different paths they took.
One said “no” to God in the best of circumstances and the other said “yes” in the most difficult.
If Eve can fall being in a perfect state of grace and being able to converse directly with God with no effects of sin to contend with, then you can see why even the best of us today fall.
It makes no difference if someone comes from a great family with a great start in life. Adam and Eve had it all – more than we living today have ever had. And they still fell.
So, we who fall in these days – the worst of times – must get over our shame and accept God’s unending plea to draw close to Him. And those who look with false pity or scorn on the scandals of others, must quit judging and pray for conversion, remembering their own sinfulness and the fact that God’s perfect first children fell flat on their faces.
There is always time for redemption and reconciliation as long as we draw breath.
Let us look to the “perfect disciple” – who remained immaculate throughout Her life – for the proper attitude toward others and for the inspiration to faithfully follow the Word of God, her Son.