October 4, 2024

My Journey to God

Walking in Mary’s Shoes

Let’s walk in the shoes of Mary
And see all that she endured
When she answered the Angel Gabriel
“Be it done unto me, according to Thy Word”

Mary was called to be the mother
Of the Babe whom she laid in the hay
And gave Him the name of Jesus
As we recall on Christmas Day

“A sword of sorrow will pierce your heart,”
Simeon said at the Presentation
Mary walked away sad but knew
God would give her consolation

Joseph’s dream told them to flee
So as to protect the Christ Child
Herod wanted to kill her Son
So Mary walked the extra mile

Once after Passover in Jerusalem
Mary’s heart grew sad and glum
Three days she walked and searched
For her Divine 12-year-old Son
Years later Mary walked beside Jesus
And watched Him be nailed to a cross
She saw the pain in His eyes
But knew not all had been lost

Mary walked to the tomb of Jesus
And there He was laid to rest
On the third day He arose again
For this we will always be blessed

Jesus gave His mother to us
She walks along our way
And asks us to pray the Rosary
To reflect on Christ’s life each day.

By Debbie Hess
 

(Debbie Hess is a member of St. Paul Parish in Tell City. The Church dedicates October to the Holy Rosary.) †

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