The soft glow awoke her and
The announcement from the Angel
of the Lord, spoke to her.
He greeted Mary and said
"Favored One!" The Lord
is with you . "And behold,
you will conceive in your
womb and bear a son ,
and you shall name him
Jesus." (Luke Ch. 1 V-28-31)
How terrified Blessed Mary
must have been. She answered with
her yes , and went with
God's Holy Plan.
Mary leads us to discover the
secret of Christian joy, reminding
us that Christianity is, "Good news",
which has its heart and complete
content the person of Jesus Christ,
The Word made flesh, the One
Savior of the world !
When Mary and Joseph brought
infant Jesus to the temple(The
Presentation) Simeon
tells Mary, "This child is destined
for the falling and rising of many
in Israel - and a sword will pierce
your own soul too." (Luke Ch.2 V 34-35)
Blessed Mary pondered on those given
words and knew she would have to
suffer along with her son, as he
fulfills God's plan. Simeon's words
are a prophecy for Mary, to help
her prepare herself , that being
the Mother of Christ will be of
joy but also pain.
Blessed Mary nursed and fed baby
Jesus. She would wash his laundry and
helped him grow. Joseph stayed as
their stronghold and protector.
Matthew Ch. 2 V) The flight into Egypt - An
Angel appeared to Joseph in a dream ; telling
him to flee to Egypt with Mary and infant Jesus.
Since King Herod would seek the child to kill
him. Joseph did as the Angel asked of him.
Mary and Joseph relied completely on
God and placed their faith and trust
in Him.
They both protected and cared for Jesus
and his whereabouts. But low and behold
they lost our Lord for three days ! They
couldn't find the Christ child !
They were traveling back home from
Jerusalem and realized Jesus was
missing , so they returned to
Jerusalem. They finally found
Jesus in the Temple , speaking with
the elders. They were amazed at his
learning, especially given his young
age. ( Luke Ch. 2 V 49-51)
Can you imagine their anxiety?
Losing the Christ child ?
It took another day for them
to travel back to Jerusalem
and another day to find him !
As Jesus grew older he studied
in local synagogues in the
Jerusalem temples.
Blessed Mary was very close to her
Son. I believe she knew her time with Jesus
would have to become less frequent.
It was Jesus time to be let known
to the people of all kinds !
I'm certain she gathered word from the
towns people of Jesus healing the sick
and the blind ! The first miracle Jesus
ever performed was for her ; The Wedding
at Cana (John Ch. 2 V 1-5) Changing
water into wine .
Jesus name was going out into the world
He had gathered his chosen twelve
apostles and his mission continues
in God's plan for His Church.
Blessed Mary , along
with many others heard about
Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead !
(John Ch. 11 V 38-44)
Jesus says, "Take away the stone !"
Martha, Lazarus sister mentions
how her brother had been dead
for four days !
Then Jesus said, "Did I not tell
you that if you believe, you will see
the glory of God?"
I am sure the news traveled fast
from village to village !
Blessed Mary knew he was out
there in the world, doing the
will of God. Many people
were beginning to follow Jesus
and believe he is Lord.
But Mary also knew how disbelief
people can be and how hate can
be given toward her precious son,
whom she loved !
Going the extra mile for God's people !
(Matthew Ch. 14 V 13-21)
Jesus feeds 5000 men along with
women and children.
"Jesus went to a solitary place
and people followed him on foot
from the towns.
When Jesus landed and saw a large
crowd, he had compassion on
them and healed their sick.
It was getting late and the disciples
asked Jesus if they should send the
people away to buy themselves
something to eat."
Jesus replied , "They do not need
to go away, "You give them something
to eat."
"We only have five loaves and two
fish, "they answered."
They brought the five loaves
and two fish on Jesus request,
He gave thanks, and broke the
loaves, looking up to Heaven.
Then he handed them to the
disciples to give to the people !
The power of God filled the
baskets full of plenty of bread
and fish for all ! there were
even basketfuls left over !
This was a foreshadow of
what was yet to come ;
"The Last Supper." (John
Ch. 6 )
Transubstantiation: The conversion
of the substance of the Eucharistic
elements into the body and blood
of Christ during consecration only
the appearances of bread and
wine still remains+++
note: It's when the priest consecrate
the bread and wine during Mass.
Jesus knew many of his followers
would not believe in what he had to
say at "The last Supper" .
The eleven remained by his side in
saying, "To whom shall we go ?"
They followed Jesus and
believed in His Words.
Luke Ch. 22 V 44) Jesus felt such
agony in the garden. he was praying
and his sweat became like drops of
blood, falling down upon the ground.
Seeing how all the disciples were asleep
Jesus yelled for Peter !" Can't you stay
awake with me for one hour ?"
Thinking about Blessed Mary
wiping Jesus dirty and sweaty
face from the hot outdoors !
She would gently place a linen
cloth of warm water and soap
to clean his tiny face.
Now our Lord is alone in the garden
with so much pain and no one
there to wipe his sweat and tears
from his beautiful face. He is
arrested and whipped at the
pillar Mark Ch. 15, V 15)
The Roman soldiers hand Our
Lord his heavy cross to carry.
Blessed Mary is in witness of
her precious son ; being mocked
at and spat on. She goes to
Jesus as he carries his cross
to Calvary ; the skull place :Hebrew
Golgotha (John Ch. 19 V 16-17)
She flashes back of the times she
picked him up off the ground as
a child.
she remembers her holding him
and cleaning his wounds and
wiping his tears.
Now her dear Son is to be
crucified outside of Jerusalem's
walls..
Blessed Mary goes to Jesus carrying
his cross. Her son is nearly
unrecognizable . There is so much blood
and sweat pouring out from his body !
He looked at her with is beautiful eyes
that pierced her soul -- She is reminded
of Simeon's words "And a sword will
pierce your own soul too."
{During Jesus carrying his Cross
Veronica wipes the face of Jesus ;
placing his image on her veil .}
Blessed Mary meets Christ at the top
of the Hill on Calvary ; where he is
crucified. (John Ch. 19 V 30)
"Therefore Jesus had received the
sour wine, he said , "It is finished."
And he bowed his head and gave up
his spirit."
His mother wiped his holy tears
as he was taken off the Cross.
Jesus is placed into her arms and
she moans in agony. She is holding her
son , her God, her Savior , and
The Worlds Savior +++
She Wiped His Tears .
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{We are united Dear Lord at
your Cross , breathe on us Lord
as we join together in prayer.
Take care of our anxieties, pain,
and sufferings.
May you place your Holy eyes
onto ours.
Wipe away our tears as we
Embrace You on The Cross.}
amen
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Mary Goes to Jesus (my favorites)
What A Beautiful Name ; 7-2017 (My favorite)
