Admittedly, this title is simply there to draw people in, as I am sure it will do.
This post though, is all about Mary, the Mother of God.
We honor Mary, the Theotokos, on January 1st. She's the Mother of God so it only makes sense to show her some special appreciation. When we honor Mary, we are also honoring her son, Jesus Christ.
Mary is amazing when you really think about all she went through.
Imagine if you were sitting in your house and all of a sudden an Angel appeared in front of you and started talking to you. I don't know about you, but I would crap my pants. But what did Mary do? She listened and even asked questions. Her courage and faith was so strong that she glorified God with her Magnificat after her encounter with Gabriel.
Also, think about how close Mary was to her son Jesus. Mary had over 30 years with Jesus compared his disciples and apostles who only had 3 years with Jesus. During those early years Mary would have most likely been Jesus' closest friend. Remember, King Harod had all the young boys around Jesus' age killed. Growing up with almost no boys your age around would have been tough but I'm sure led to Jesus being very close to Mary.
Mary's courage and her relationship with Jesus can never be emulated. Still, we need to look to Mary as an example for every situation in life.
In 2015, I pray that I can have courage like Mary's, trust like Mary's in God, and a relationship even just a fraction as great as Mary's with Jesus.
Peace all and Happy New Year!
There is a longing we all have that cannot be fulfilled. Union with God is the only true source of joy, yet, the pull of worldly things persists. The struggle goes on, but God is with me all the way. Here are my thoughts, findings and ramblings as I try to be my perfect self, for the glory of God.
Who Am I?
- D-Wherl
- I'm just a guy trying to trust in God and be the best I can be for God and others, then myself.
I've been praying the Litany For Humility of late, and I think it has had some effect. I think were an angel to appear in front of me that my first thoughts would be along the lines of "Lord, I am not worthy," that He should pay such attention to me. For as much as I pray each morning to be made an instrument of His peace, still He comes to me in but small still whispers --- and I am sure I miss most of His "Psssstt"'s. I'm so concerned with my thoughts that I'm sure I ignore many of His which He tries to convey to me.
ReplyDeleteI am grateful Jesus presented Mary to us as our mother also. She was instrumental in my re-version to the Catholic faith, and I am sure is a loyal prayer warier for me, and more importantly, for those whom Jesus brings into my life.