Day 12 of Mornings with Mary.
Happy feast day of Our Lady of Gaudalupe.
I love the bright colors and the passion portrayed in
that expression of Mary.
Here is my personal shrine to Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary.
That was my mother's rosary around her neck.
One of my posts earlier mentioned a date on my statue of Mary that I had when I was a little girl.
A date of a very unhappy event in my life.
This statue was given to us as a wedding present and has a date on the bottom of this.
April 23, 1960
Our wedding date.
My sister and I were married in a double wedding and we both knelt on the steps of Mary's shrine at the church, placing our bouquets and asking for her blessing on our marriages.
That was my mother's rosary around her neck.
One of my posts earlier mentioned a date on my statue of Mary that I had when I was a little girl.
A date of a very unhappy event in my life.
This statue was given to us as a wedding present and has a date on the bottom of this.
April 23, 1960
Our wedding date.
My sister and I were married in a double wedding and we both knelt on the steps of Mary's shrine at the church, placing our bouquets and asking for her blessing on our marriages.
I say the Rosary, a bouquet of roses in honor of Mary, each day.
Since I don't play the violin any more I have lots of little mementos from friends of violinists to grace my little altar.
She rests on the top shelf of my computer table where I can see her when ever I am using the computer.
I want to thank Rebecca for hosting this glorious celebration of the many faces and feelings Mary has to offer to us as we journey along our way.
May all of you continue to rejoice in the beauty of art, poetry, literature and just plain old daily living in your truth.
17 comments:
Just heard again today how young Mary was when the Angel brought her the news that she would bear a child - the Savior of the world and her Lord and Master! What a gracious God!
So very lovely!!! And even as we speak I'm off to pray my rosary! God bless you today and always, dear friend! Cathy
you have shared in such a deeply personal way with stories from your life and heart.
thank you for this beautiful image of you and your beloved sister placing your wedding bouquets before mary and asking her to bless your marriages. thank you for your prayer of peace and inclusion of all.
your devotion remains in my heart; just as her flowers became the fabric of juan diego's mitla, and from both the song of mary sings out so reassuringly.
It is a happy ending, the story you tell here and it speaks of faith, hope, and healing, forgiveness and most of all, the power of love. Thank you for generously sharing of your life stories.
You've helped to make it a remarkable journey!
These have all been fascinating 'visits' with Mary, inspiring and touching! Bless you dear friend in your faith!
The light in me bows to the light in you!!
I have enjoyed all of your offerings these past 12 days...your stories touched a place in my heart...thank you for sharing.
♥♥♥
Marvelous photos and words ~ Loved sharing the journey with you ~~ thanks, namaste, Carol (A Creative Harbor)
I want to thank you for the very personal way you shared your stories with us and the symbols, too, of your life. How I would love to see some photos of that double wedding. My own wedding was on Sept. 6, 1958. And I, too, placed flowers on Mary's altar. I'll continue to visit.
I posted a comment and it hasn't appeared. I'll check back later and rewrite it if it doesn't.
Thank you for your "roses"!
I love that your Mary staute is so meaningful and your mother is with her always. A beautiful story for this blessed feast day! Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey.
Namaste Peggy, so sorry to hear of your loss. I was very surprised to learn so many blog friends have lost a child. Your comment on my post yesterday touched many. God bless you and yours this holiday season. Have a wonderful week. Tammy
I cannot think of any way these visits here the past 12 days can be trumped by anything. May peace be in your heart for you and all you hold dear.
Peace
Namaste. What a stunning rosary, thank you for sharing your photos your ideas pieces of your heart!
The little violinist at Mary's feet is playing joyful music. I can hear it, yes, I can! :)
It is a beautiful story about your double wedding with your sister and it is a happy memory that you can carry with you whenever you look upon that lovely statue. Thank you for sharing your life and the centrality of Mary to it. I have enjoyed getting to know you.
Blessings and Light,
Noelle
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