From the very beginning, Mary was a voluntary witness to God's majesty and omnipotence. She accepted the angel's announcement that she would become the Mother of Christ, although it meant hardship and disgrace, encouraged Jesus on his journey to adulthood, stood by him through his sufferings, and gave him her unwavering love and strength while standing at the foot of the cross, watching him die.
Mary believed in God's goodness despite the evil around her. She did not question the angel's message that Jesus would do great things. She knew in her heart that something momentous was happening despite her personal heartbreak.
Mary believed and had faith.
One of the things lacking in America right now is FAITH. Every time something happens, people react with doomsday predictions and fear. Protesters take to the streets, denouncing things they don't even understand. They have an agenda with an ultimate goal, and they use shrill voices and violence to try and fulfill that goal.
Sometimes, we have to have faith that things will work out according to God's plan. After Jesus's death, the Apostles were devastated, feeling uncertain about where to turn. God did not fail them. Jesus appeared to point them in the right direction.
How is your faith? Do you trust in God to do the right thing?
This Easter, embrace the message of renewal and rebirth. God is in control.
Beatus Pascha!
Dawn Pisturino
Dawn this is a thought-provoking post. I have often tried to put myself in Mary's shoes which of course is impossible. She was so young and my faith was so strong when I was younger. I have wondered what it would have been like for her to be literally at the foot of your son (knowing it was God's Son - Jesus) while watching him be crucified. I have a lot of fear with what is happening in our world today. I am not afraid to die, and believe that my soul will go straight to heaven when I do die. This world is for me a difficult place to live even with my faith. I try to be a good person, a kind person and when I was younger I did many things through my church to try and help those less fortunate. Ultimately we are all God's children and I am grateful for God's Sacrifice as I know I fall short every day. I am glad that God is a merciful and forgiving God. Thank you for this post Dawn and your willingness to speak out for what you believe in as well. Blessings to you and family
ReplyDeleteThank you, Joni, for visiting and commenting! Have a blessed Easter! (I have no doubt you will go to heaven.)
DeleteThank you, Dawn, I look forward to reading more. I tried to use my email I for WordPress but it defaulted to my other email and doesn't show my face. I joined your page. It is a lovely site. Happy Easter to you as well. Many blessings, Joni
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