One year ago, I wrote an article about Jesus’ mother, Mary, and anxiety. I was anxious about a number of issues as we moved toward the Christmas season, including trivial things, such as the success of the Tar Heels’ men’s basketball team, and more serious matters, such as recent developments concerning ordination standards in our denomination. In my reflection, I turned to the example of Mary as one who had plenty of reasons to be anxious, yet she maintained a sense of courage and confidence in the midst of the dramatic changes occurring in her life.