I am thinking about doing a special weekly comtemplation time about Mary this Christmas. There is so many things about her to meditate on, where do I start? can you give me some Mary-oriented meditation ideas? Thank you.
2007-12-10 09:09:04 · 8 answers · asked by WhiteDove 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
One thing that always resonated with me, that might make good meditation devotion fodder is this: Mary did what we are all called to do -- to "bear" Jesus to a world that doesn't know Him.
She believed in the fact of skepticism and walked down the road God asked her to, even though it meant possible disgrace. She opened her heart to God and let Him grow in her.
I think all those things are excellent examples of what we're supposed to be.
2007-12-10 09:22:03 · answer #1 · answered by Acorn 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I am doing one which I have called Mary's legs. It is a meditation about how Mary went from being a peasant girl in Galilee to a statue in lots of churches. I won't insult you by enumerating the steps. It is reminder that life is a journey.
Nicola Slee who is a poet and theologian has just published a book with poems about Mary called the book of Mary and published by SPCK and there are some thought provoking ones including a loving idea of Mary sitting down with Eve to tea with Apple Pies!
May the Lord be with you.
2007-12-10 09:18:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
For Christmas, it would seem appropriate to meditate upon the Scriptural account of the Annunciation, and of Mary's willingness to obey God's plan. If you pray the Rosary, this would be an especially good time for that. But beyond that, meditating upon Mary's openness toward the will of God would be good. She obeyed God's will. How can we do the same today? True, she was called to fulfill a very different role than we are, but in the end, it all comes down to the same basic concept: opening ourselves fully to the will of God, and agreeing to allow ourselves to be completely in tune with His will. Given this, how can we follow Mary's example, and allow ourselves to work toward furthering the kingdom of God? Showing mercy and charity toward our fellow human beings might be one way among many.
2007-12-10 09:19:40 · answer #3 · answered by solarius 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I agree that we should not meditate on Mary. She was a blessed human being and honored woman. But she was just that...a human being. Don't elevate to a status that she is not. Christ is the reason for the season. Focus on him.
2007-12-10 09:15:18 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Jesus, is the reason we celebrate Christmas, not Mary.
2007-12-10 09:23:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Do you know the Rosary? If not, I heartily endorse it as a great meditation device.
2007-12-10 09:13:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
You should spent time meditating in Jesus, not in anyone else.
2007-12-10 09:13:23 · answer #7 · answered by Darth Eugene Vader 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
GEESH!..... Is it that difficult to contemplate on God ONLY... through His son Jesus Christ?
What is mary going to do for you that God cannot do for you?
I have great reverence for Mary.... but you people seem to forget that Jesus said "no one enter to the Father except through HIM".
DEAL WITH THE FACTS ALREADY PEOPLE!.... daaagggg!
2007-12-10 09:17:30 · answer #8 · answered by ARIZONA 3 · 2⤊ 4⤋