Wednesday, October 1, 2014

THAT SOMETHING ABOUT MARY


I just remembered a scene from the movie Son of God where a weeping Mary ran on the side of her son moments after he stumbled down again with His cross. I saw and felt the pain through her eyes and wondered what it felt like seeing your child suffer and persecuted without doing anything wrong. Did she feel the need to stop all of that, to finally protect her son from all the pain caused by the very people whom He helped? Did she feel that mother's instinct to fight for her son, to keep him away from pain and suffering and offer her life instead? 

A scene from the movie Son of God
Perhaps she felt a hundred more emotions at that time. But then, all she did was to silently stare at her son without a word, and allowed the Roman soldiers to forcibly pull her up and push her aside. Above anyone else in that scene, only Mary showed the act of surrender... She was the only one who trusted God as she struggled to see her son slowly dying while carrying his cross. It was her who decided to still follow the path of Jesus to calvary. It was her who stood witness to Christ's suffering and passion for the people, and still obeyed God even though the situation was ripping her heart into pieces. 

And that, my dear friends, is a strong act of faith. Mary has showed how to be a true servant of the Lord despite all the trials, the darkness of the night, the meanness and rudeness of the world. All throughout her journey, her faith remained unshaken and was instead fortified by her love for God. :) 

A scene from the movie Son of God
Our Holy Mother had exemplified the true meaning of moving mountains with faith... Of trusting the Lord's plan and sticking with it...of serving the Lord with all humility and purity of heart. It may be hard for us to follow Mother Mary's example, but we can use it as our inspiration in becoming true servants of the Lord... Only fixing our eyes on Him and doing things not to the delight of our fellowmen but to further bring Him praise and glory. :)


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