Where do your eyes go first when you look at this image? Look again, which face is drawing you?
Did you focus on Jesus or Mary? We are all conditioned to interpret reality. We can also learn to look at familiar sites and themes with fresh eyes.
My Prayer
God, You have given me a way to see with my eyes, mind, and emotions. Teach me to live by using all three as I register my first impression–and then seek new perspectives.
Scriptural Touchstone:
Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be made low, and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways made smooth… Luke 3:5 (NRSV) quoting Isaiah 40:4. The first two phrases are written in Latin on the tablet Jesus is holding.
Invitation to Pray:
God, I want to be able to take in more. Let’s work together to open my eyes, my mind, and my heart. Amen.
Photos:
Notre Dame de la Belle Verrière (Blue Virgin Window) at the Chartres Cathedral. When the red background has been changed to black, it is to help bring your focus to Jesus and Mary. This image is used on the cover of Jill’s newest book–to be released Sept. 12 in the U.S. and at the end of September 2017 in Europe.
- To look inside (Introduction and Chapter One)
- To order
Information about Visions of Mary: Art, Devotion, and Beauty at Chartres Cathedral
Information on praying and pilgrimage at Chartres Cathedral (site by Jill)
Related posts by Jill:
(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
(10) Notre Dame de la Belle Verrière: Like Mother, Like Son
(11) Notre Dame de la Belle Verrière: Mary’s Veil
(12) Notre Dame de la Belle Verrière: Who is Looking at Whom?
(13) Notre Dame de la Belle Verrière: Sky Blue
(14) Notre Dame de la Belle Verrière: Beautiful Change
(15) Notre Dame de la Belle Verrière: Angels
(16) Notre Dame de la Belle Verrière: Stars
(17) Notre Dame de la Belle Verrière: Mary’s Message
Pray with Jill Geoffrion 
Big Congratulations, Dr. Jill!!!
I am praising God for your new work. I pray that God uses it for his glory. I also pray that it touches people’s hearts. I hope that you have been totally healed. I am happy to see your picture.
At the moment, I am studying various kinds of Western mysticisms. They are interesting. I always feel that I am discussing and learning from the saints, especially their relationship with God. I am still struggling but I pray and trust that, by God’s grace, my dissertation would be useful for the Church.
Sincerely, Moe Moe
Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord. (2 Peter 1:2)
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Jill, So good to see you back on line with your Prayer Blog. Congratulations on the completion and publication of your book. We are very eager to obtain a copy and read it. Blessings, Norma
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