Your words make me want to spend more time in the Magnificat! To this day, I am challenged by Mary's "fiat"--her "yes". Her abandonment to divine providence at such a young age often inspires my own discipleship. As a Catholic turned evangelical and now back to my roots, I'm rediscovering Mary. A sword pierced her heart during certain seasons of her life, and there is much to learn from her. Thanks again Stephen. Always so appreciate your writing.
excellent article. I grew up in a wonderful semi religious italian home where Jesus was always ‘Gesu bambino’ and never seemed to grow up but Mary loomed large. In fact in every bedroom there was a photo on the wall of large Mary holding a baby jesus
Many many years later i got reacquainted with her.
even today the phrase ‘Hail Mary, full of grace’ reminds me of john 1 where it says jesus came full of grace and truth.
Fr nouwen helped me inch closer in his wee wee book still available. He ‘handled’ Mary in a way that made my relationship with her easier and comforting.
It’s called Jesus and Mary: Finding our sacred center
Hi Stephen
Your words make me want to spend more time in the Magnificat! To this day, I am challenged by Mary's "fiat"--her "yes". Her abandonment to divine providence at such a young age often inspires my own discipleship. As a Catholic turned evangelical and now back to my roots, I'm rediscovering Mary. A sword pierced her heart during certain seasons of her life, and there is much to learn from her. Thanks again Stephen. Always so appreciate your writing.
hey stephen
excellent article. I grew up in a wonderful semi religious italian home where Jesus was always ‘Gesu bambino’ and never seemed to grow up but Mary loomed large. In fact in every bedroom there was a photo on the wall of large Mary holding a baby jesus
Many many years later i got reacquainted with her.
even today the phrase ‘Hail Mary, full of grace’ reminds me of john 1 where it says jesus came full of grace and truth.
Fr nouwen helped me inch closer in his wee wee book still available. He ‘handled’ Mary in a way that made my relationship with her easier and comforting.
It’s called Jesus and Mary: Finding our sacred center
Merry Christmas to you and Gwen! I resonate with what you are saying here! I'm having a similar experience... Thanks for sharing your thoughts!!
Steve, Thank you for what you wrote today.😊 Merry Christmas hugs to you & Gwen!🎄