This is the actual statue at our church as she looked on Saturday. Isn't she gorgeous? My wonderful friend Mary O. sent me this picture from our May Crowning. Mary hand carried the crown back from Hawaii where she was visiting. It is just exquisite in real life. The morning sun was shining on her though the windows and the whole experience was really rather mystical.Our church is only a few years old but it has the feel of a traditional Catholic church. It is a charismatic parish and the members are very faithful to the magisterium We have a wonderful unity. There was talk of eventually turning these windows behind Mary into stained glass windows, but some of us really love the warm natural light they provide too. Mary looks very lovely in front of them.
For those of you who may be reading this who are not Catholic, please know that when I refer to the statue as 'she' I know I am talking about she who the statue represents. There is no worship of the statue here, nor worship of Mary either, for that matter. We honor her because she is the mother of Our Lord and because she leads us to Him. Just as at the wedding at Cana she is always telling us, "Do whatever he tells you."
10 comments:
Oh my, what a beautiful statue.
May I add to the "she who the statue represents..." Every time I see a different statue or painting or other artistic image of the Blessed Mother, it highlights a different side to her. Sometimes you see love/devotion/joy/sorrow/peacefulness...each of these images has something to teach us--but none can come close to the real woman behind all of them.
Thanks so much for sharing this! I wasn't able to make it to our parish's May Crowning today, so it's nice to see the picture of yours!
Hi Rose!
Thank you for all you have done to make this a really special celebration for our parish. Your friendship is a great blessing to me and to many. Notre Dame, Our Mother, pray for us!
With Love,
Mary
What an absolutely beautiful statue, Rosemary :-)
True, it (the statue) helps us to think and ponder her beautiful heart full of love! It helps! How lovely!
This is absolutely gorgeous! The crown is stunning. What a fitting tribute to our Blessed Mother.
Barb, yes, each statue says something else about her. I love that.
Mary, thank you for all your help and support...
Angie, maybe you'll make it next year.
Deb, Suaznne, and CM,I'm glad you like it. It really was beautiful.
How beautiful to have the crown come from Hawaii - it is gorgeous.
Most Holy Theotokos, pray to God for us.
That is a beautiful crown.
Thank you Rosemary.
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