Mother Mary – Immaculate Conception, December 8
A Poem by Sr. Juliemarie McDonald, SND
“And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us…” John 1:14a
Mary, Christ’s candle,
Child, a wondrous light.
Mary, gift giver,
Christ, her Gift delight.
Daughters of his Mother,
Spouses of her Son,
Gifted by the Spirit,
give now as one.
Lectionary Readings for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
What are your thoughts and prayers for this day? Is there a word, phrase, or verse from the readings which stands out for you? Please share it with us in the comments below.
Sister Juliemarie McDonald joined the Sisters of Notre Dame of Chardon, Ohio in 1951. She holds an MA in English Studies from John Carroll University MA in Scripture from St. Charles Seminary. After 32 years of teaching classes ranging from first grade to college level, she then became a researcher, campus minister, director of religious education and a pastoral minister in Mease Hospital in Dunedin, Florida. In her semi-retirement, Sister Juliemarie writes reflections and faith sharing sessions for the young sisters in formation in Africa, Philippines, Korea, India and the USA. Her spare time is spent as a crafter.
The Sisters of Notre Dame of Chardon, Ohio, belong to an international congregation of more than two thousand apostolic women religious. We are one in mind and one in heart for the transformation of the world in Christ.
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Love the image of Mary as the Christcandle! will think of this poem when I look at our Advent wreath.
“Daughters of His Mother”… how blessed we are to have HER and all of our Sisters!
Olivia, I was focusing on a candle and praying when I wrote this one. I like the image of candle. There are so many thoughts that act as a spring board for poetry.
Marilou, how true that Mary as a Mother to us is a great blessing. Juliemarie
I missed this one!! Beautiful!!! Know my prayers are with you!!!