Comments on: Our Lady of Sorrows

By: Gabrielle

Gabrielle — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 04:41:21 +0000

Yes, I thought so too. von Speyr’s writing, in terms of a mystical understanding of Mary’s relationship with Joseph versus Mary’s relationship with the beloved John, is unlike anything I have ever heard, and she brings it all together in such a way as to show us what it means for the Church, for ourselves, salvation history, the Redemption…breathtaking.

By: CO

CO — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 01:56:45 +0000

I love von Speyr; and “Mary through Jesus” — that’s unique!

By: gabrielle

gabrielle — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:32:57 +0000

AutumnRose, well that is very mysterious! I must go over and see what it’s all about! Thanks for dropping in.

JustMe, the space will always be there, and there’s room in it for every soul. No need to struggle to squeeze in. I’m going to be posting something on the two paths of “Jesus through Mary” and “Mary through Jesus” shortly, which may bring some encouragement to those of us who came, or are coming, to Mary in later years.

Hi Aeternus, and thanks for stopping by. I’m glad you liked the passage from von Speyr; I will be sharing quite a bit more of her thoughts/visions/revelations here.

By: aeternus

aeternus — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 14:19:26 +0000

Thank you so much for your post. This is a beautiful meditation from Adrienne. May we all unite our suffering through her!

By: JustMe

JustMe — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 14:09:35 +0000

As you know, the more I struggle to see Mary as Mother, the more I can’t, and the more I feel I am not doing her justice. Does she care, tho’? Heck, no. She just says again and again, “Come. See. Do whatever He tells you.” I kept re-reading the text, because there was something calling out, there.

It was this: Into the space between her and the Son..

Like a little dying thing coming upon Two’s sleeping bag on a cold night out under the stars, into the middle of which one is invited for warmth, protection, and joy.. there IS a space between Mary and the Son into which all whom He would die for, may snuggle into. Well, some of us snuggle right in, and some of us sit bolt upright, half-waiting for the bouncer to come along and toss us out– but not wanting to leave this space where all is well. Where the suffering on our behalf has made all more than well. It’s not only our place of saving, it is the one spot in which we truly live most fully, are loved most, welcomed most; it is HOME. That’s why the bouncer never comes! All we have to do is come to that space and say, “Thank you. Yes, I will come in.”

By: AutumnRose

AutumnRose — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 13:35:12 +0000

Such a beautiful entry…

Go here: http://iamhisbeloved.wordpress.com/?p=714 where there is a bouquet waiting for you!

By: gabrielle

gabrielle — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 04:44:54 +0000

I enjoy trying to find worthwhile ones, Terry, because I like the medium, but really, you do come across some of the oddest things!

By: terry

terry — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:45:15 +0000

I love how you have found the presence of God in such a place as YouTube. Goes to show you that the Lord is present even among the frivolous and self-involved.

By: Gabrielle

Gabrielle — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 20:44:24 +0000

Hi all, and thank you for your comments; they touch my heart, as always. I love learning more and more about the Blessed Virgin now, particularly from the mystics, and hope you all will not be bored to tears if I do a good part of my exploration in posts. It helps me to keep my focus.

By: Pia

Pia — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 09:25:15 +0000

You always find such meaningful and inspiring words and music, Gabrielle. You are a gift and I thank the Lord that He’s brought our paths to cross. God bless you!