I sit here thumping away on the keyboard wondering about what to write and it dawns on me……
Many years ago when I was a young girl I was approached by a lady in Church to play the role of Mother Mary. She wanted to put up this enactment about the apparition of Mary to a group of children. I did not know who the person was and was surprised - my first thought was to decline as I was extremely shy. However, she did not pressurize me and instead asked me to think about it and after doing so and sharing it with the folks, I accepted the role. This play went on for about fifteen minutes but they were the best moments of my life. Many years have gone by…but this wonderful memory remains with me always.
However, I feel sad at the number of people who do not acknowledge Our Lady. Jesus said “Son this is your mother and mother this is your son” and thus we embrace Mary as our blessed mother. She, as any mother, helps us with our problems, intercedes on our behalf and in return we thank her, shower our love on her and on her birthday we thank God for giving us Mama Mary.
A skeptic was awarded this reply by a learned professor when he questioned her as to why she “indulges” in novenas, rosaries, litanies, etc. to Our Lady.
“When I was in school or college and wanted to go out anywhere or had a problem, I first approached my mom. I do the same here too!” A simple answer that sums things up, don’t you think?
Happy birthday Mama Mary – it is the 9th of September today, but we are still celebrating your birthday.
Many years ago when I was a young girl I was approached by a lady in Church to play the role of Mother Mary. She wanted to put up this enactment about the apparition of Mary to a group of children. I did not know who the person was and was surprised - my first thought was to decline as I was extremely shy. However, she did not pressurize me and instead asked me to think about it and after doing so and sharing it with the folks, I accepted the role. This play went on for about fifteen minutes but they were the best moments of my life. Many years have gone by…but this wonderful memory remains with me always.
However, I feel sad at the number of people who do not acknowledge Our Lady. Jesus said “Son this is your mother and mother this is your son” and thus we embrace Mary as our blessed mother. She, as any mother, helps us with our problems, intercedes on our behalf and in return we thank her, shower our love on her and on her birthday we thank God for giving us Mama Mary.
A skeptic was awarded this reply by a learned professor when he questioned her as to why she “indulges” in novenas, rosaries, litanies, etc. to Our Lady.
“When I was in school or college and wanted to go out anywhere or had a problem, I first approached my mom. I do the same here too!” A simple answer that sums things up, don’t you think?
Happy birthday Mama Mary – it is the 9th of September today, but we are still celebrating your birthday.
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