How did Mary “mother” God? Perhaps she just tried to mother Jesus.
My Prayer:
God, for the wisdom to relate to others in ways that support their growth, I pray.
Scriptural Touchstone:
I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother; my soul is like the weaned child that is with me. Psalm 131:2 (NRSV)
Invitation to Prayer:
In your mind, approach Mary and Jesus. Talk with them about their experience as mother and son. Feel free to ask any question that comes to mind or heart. Having done so, what prayers are emerging in your body, imagination, mind and heart? Pray them now.
Photos:
Images of Mary and Jesus from the twelfth and thirteenth century stained glass window known as Notre Dame de la Belle Verrière at Chartres Cathedral in France.
Other posts in this series:
(1) Notre Dame de la Belle Verrière: Beauty
(2) Notre Dame de la Belle Verrière: Iconic Love
(3) Notre Dame de la Belle Verrière: Seeing and Being Seen
(4) Notre Dame de la Belle Verrière: Jesus, Mary’s Son
(5) Notre Dame de la Belle Verrière: Jesus’ Message
(6) Notre Dame de la Belle Verrière: The Holy Spirit
(7) Notre Dame de la Belle Verrière: Queen Mary
(8) Notre Dame de la Belle Verrière: Throne of Wisdom
(9) Notre Dame de la Belle Verrière: Halo
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