Saturday, August 19, 2006

Mary Mother of God and Our Mother


Being a baby boomer Catholic, all kinds of weird images often go through my head. This is the Mother of God icon. Its the most beautiful thing I have ever seen.

It put me in mind of the Motherhood of Our Lady and how she watches over us and prays for all of us. It also put me in mind of the McCartney song, "When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, speaking words of wisdom--Let it be." Hey, I told you weird images often go through my head!

8 comments:

Eko Prasetyo said...

wow...i thought there are only three in the trinity...but apparently they have added the mother as well to erase the confusion...

Staying in Balance said...

Well, no. Mary is not divine. She is a human being like us. Since she gave birth to Jesus, she is considered the Mother of God, since Jesus *is* a member of the trinity.

Ginny said...

This is a beautiful image. Do you know where it came from??
Bye the way great site and thanks for linking Two Hearts Ablaze

Staying in Balance said...

Hi, Ginny! I've searched again and can't find it now. It is beautiful, isn't it?

Unknown said...

Oh my goodness that is so beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Oooh 4HisChurch,

what a pic!!!

I am gonna have to copy this out and frame it....I wonder where it originated from? It is exceptionally beautiful...THANKYOU for finding it so we can ALL enjoy veiwing it.

Peace of Christ to you:).

Marie

Anonymous said...

Update....I printed out the pic it worked beautifully....Now I will buy a frame and keep it on my desk...

TY 4HisChurch..

Yours in Christ,

Marie

Staying in Balance said...

Good idea, Marie!

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