While driving to work and praying the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary this morning, a familiar figure appeared in the sky ahead of me. I managed to snap a few photos ...
Upon reflection, I discerned Our Lady's desire to "prepare" us for the upcoming Paschal Triduum and Easter Sunday. She is also inviting us to especially accompany her to the foot of the Holy Cross this Good Friday; to prayerfully contemplate in a personal manner our Lord's painful sacrifice and his unconditional love. After which she will lead us to Christ's empty tomb where an "infusion of grace" awaits.
There's an expectation of joy to all of this but there's also a sense of urgency, and I can't help but ponder this from Luke 21:11 in light of current events:
"There will be great earthquakes,
and in various places famines and
pestilences. And there will be terrors
and great signs from heaven."
This recent experience and the Bible passage cited above are highly pertinent. Truly, disasters and signs are escalating all over the world in our present times and much prayer is needed ... but are we paying attention?
O Mary, our Heavenly Mother,
pray for us who have recourse to
thee. Amen.
No comments:
Post a Comment
[Your comment/feedback is welcomed. However, business advertisements of any sort are not allowed and will be deleted. Thank you.]