I love this so much. Incredibly powerful, heartfelt and full of wisdom. It is what I needed today so thank you for sharing your writing.
For myself, I didn't truly have a deep connection with Mary until I was pregnant with my daughter. My pregnancy was not a part of my plan at the time and I was worried about what would happen because of my health history. Reading The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander during Advent the year, and learning about Mary as Our Lady of Sorrows from my spiritual director, both helped me connect with Mary in a new way that continues to this day.
I’ve always had a deeply conflicted relationship with Mary (see poem in link lol). When I was a kid the rosary was both a profound comfort and a way I punished myself for sin; now, after years in Protestant churches, I have a whole new fun set of OCD scruples about her. But I’ve had enough little Godwinks (Marywinks?) that I don’t think i’ll ever quite let go. Thanks so much for this beautiful piece. [inserts unrelated MCR reference “from the razor to the rosary” bc of your profile name.”]
Beautiful poem, thank you for sharing. I think it’s okay to wrestle with her and I don’t think she minds it. And thanks for getting my profile reference! Lol
Love this!!!!!!
XO, Mary
I love this so much. Incredibly powerful, heartfelt and full of wisdom. It is what I needed today so thank you for sharing your writing.
For myself, I didn't truly have a deep connection with Mary until I was pregnant with my daughter. My pregnancy was not a part of my plan at the time and I was worried about what would happen because of my health history. Reading The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander during Advent the year, and learning about Mary as Our Lady of Sorrows from my spiritual director, both helped me connect with Mary in a new way that continues to this day.
I’ve always had a deeply conflicted relationship with Mary (see poem in link lol). When I was a kid the rosary was both a profound comfort and a way I punished myself for sin; now, after years in Protestant churches, I have a whole new fun set of OCD scruples about her. But I’ve had enough little Godwinks (Marywinks?) that I don’t think i’ll ever quite let go. Thanks so much for this beautiful piece. [inserts unrelated MCR reference “from the razor to the rosary” bc of your profile name.”]
https://alcuinredivivus.substack.com/p/de-laudibus-mariae?r=5zhofy&utm_medium=ios
Beautiful poem, thank you for sharing. I think it’s okay to wrestle with her and I don’t think she minds it. And thanks for getting my profile reference! Lol