One of my coworkers shared this image with me. This image appeared at her aunt's church in Marietta, Georgia just before Christmas of last year. I was amazed when I saw this image of Mary just behind a Marian statue. I love miracles! I am a big believer in every day miracles. I think God spoils us with little miracles all the time, but we often give the credit to "luck" instead, or being at the right place at the right time. I wonder why that is? Why is it easier to believe that you are a lucky person, rather than a person blessed by a God who loves you?
I remember a moment at the end of one my first years of teaching catechism. It had been one of those hectic weeks, where everything ended up occurring the same week. I remember asking my husband to entertain our kids so I could finish preparing for my class. My husband (who was a little crabby that day) said, "Why do you fuss so much over your lesson plans, do you really think your students even care?"
I have to admit, I was a bit hurt by his words. I shrugged my shoulders and wondered for a minute and then said, "Yes, I happen to think someone does care."
When my students came to class that night, one student handed me a beautiful bouquet of flowers and another student gave me a box of chocolates. I was very touched. I felt like the hand of God came to my class that night and said, "Thank you for fussing over me, I really do care,"
I believe God is always speaking to us, we just don't actually give Him the credit. Do I believe that image is Mary in the window? You bet. Mary is the perfect model of discipleship. I bet God smiles every time He thinks of Mary, and He can't help but share that love with all of us.
-Susan
I have included the following websites if you are interested in reading more about the image of Mary.
