i want to be more like mary. i am thinking about this because today is the feast of mary, the mother of God.
mother of God. i mean, what an amazing title! of course, it comes with great responsibility, great sadness, which i don't think any of us would choose.
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| La Pieta, St. Peter's Basilica, Rome |
i know i'm supposed to try to be like jesus, but it's easier for me to think about trying to emulate his mom. her being a woman and all. i'm sure i'm not alone in this, right?
i mean, to be holy and pure enough that God can grow inside of you...surely that is worth striving for?
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| This is the only image I could find that I liked of Mary pregnant. She's filled with joy as she visits her cousin Elizabeth. |
i have some beautiful women in my life who have been real-life examples of grace, surrender, selflessness...all of the qualities i attribute to mary. my mom. both grandmas. various teachers, mentors, and friends. if you're reading this, you know who you are. thank you. i guarantee i'm not the only person inspired and influenced by your gentle spirit. i can only hope to be half as decent of an example when i grow up. (sheesh, that day is coming sooner and sooner!)
full of grace.
if you're going to be full of something, i reckon it might as well be grace!
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