Category Archives: Mary mother of Jesus
MARY, DID YOU KNOW?
MARY, DID YOU KNOW?” Christmas beauty based on old, old truth. Mary and Joseph – earthly care takers of our precious Christ-child. Doesn’t it penetrate your heart as you identify with their roles? Entrusted with the Baby, the Child; heart … Continue reading
MARY’S SOLILOQUY (#4 OF 4)
I have news. Do I whisper it in adoration? Or do I shout it in exultation? Here it is: Jesus lives! JESUS LIVES! He’s been set free. Jesus— free from the grip of the grave. Free even from the grasp … Continue reading
MARY’S SOLILOQUY (#3 of 4)
A piercing of the heart—indeed, tonight my heart is not only pierced; it is ripped apart! I was at the foot of the cross! I watched him die! Die! This son of God, the miracle worker! Skeptics mocked him by … Continue reading
MARY’S SOLILOQUY (#2 of 4)
I waited for tomorrow-a tomorrow that lasted 18 years! Jesus was a favored lad, a brilliant and talented man. Still he would do nothing about his special-Godness. He just responded to my urging by saying, “It’s not my time.” Finally … Continue reading
MARY’S SOLILOQUY (#1 of 4)
I am beginning some “Mary’s soliloquies” in which I try to present Mary’s mother-heart for her son, the son who was also God’s son. I hope I give her proper honor and respect as well as showing her human role … Continue reading
LOOKING LIKE THE FATHER
“Come on in. The baby is with Marta. He is a delight!” Mary joined the excitement of her family celebrating Marta’s new baby boy. “Look, he has ears like Marta’s.” “His tiny toes are like hers too. See the little … Continue reading
MARY’S SOLILOQUY (4 OF 4)
Part1 Part 2 Part 3 I have news. Do I whisper it in adoration? Or do I shout it in exultation? Here it is: Jesus lives! JESUS LIVES! He’s been set free. Jesus— free from the grip of the grave. Free … Continue reading
MARY’S SOLILOQUY (3 OF 4)
Part1 Part 2 Simeon’s words – “A piercing of the heart”—indeed, tonight my heart is not only pierced; it is ripped apart! I was at the foot of the cross! I watched him die! Die! This son of God, … Continue reading
MARY’S SOLILOQUY (2 of 4)
/Part 1 I waited for tomorrow – a tomorrow that lasted 18 years! Jesus was a favored lad, a brilliant and talented man. Still he would do nothing about his special-Godness. He just responded to my urging by saying, “It’s … Continue reading
MARY’S SOLILOQUY (1 OF 4)
My heart sang with rapture when they found him. That son of mine! He was in the temple, talking to the teachers! I recall how it was at the beginning – when the angel came to me. What bliss! … Continue reading
Sweet aroma 