A Blog, A Woman, and Another

Today marks the feast of the Assumption of Mary. The obligation is Mass, and I want to obligate myself to honor her and this special feast by praying the Rosary, reflecting upon her life and graces, submit my prayers and intentions to her and for her to lead me closer to Jesus. And I'm wearing some blue today in memory of her.

I also felt obligated to reflect upon these 3 years of having this blog space. I created it in hopes for it to be a blog that would last (as I had many blogs before this one, some lasted long, others were passing ideas and became a void in the blogosphere). I mainly started it to help myself as I was seeking and searching for a way to stay uplifted, inspired, innovative and creative. It was and has been a great outlet for me, a space and opportunity to not just create but also share. A place to share my thoughts, feelings, experiences and faith.

Mary has been a source of inspiration, and I believe that just like God, we need to seek her before she can fully come to us. We need to get to know her as she doesn't always reveal herself to us the way we expect. From the books I have read about her and the eye opening film, Mary of Nazareth, I have learned more about who she is, and can visualize more her virtues, character, life, struggles, sufferings, doubts, and joys. She has helped me become more trusting and open to God's will and plan. She is a great and powerful example for us all.

What captivated me about this movie Mary of Nazareth, is that the term 'woman' is a sign of respect and honor. Jesus responds by his mother Mary 'woman' when asked to help save the wedding feast and then creating his first miracle of turning water into wine. It can easily be seen nowadays in our current times to view the term 'woman' when speaking as derogatory, disrespectful or even male chauvinistic.

Another scene in which Jesus uses woman is when he heals, saves and frees Mary Magdalene from people stoning her because of her sinful acts. They condone her but before they take any action Jesus comes in time to question the situation. As we know from scripture and seen from the movie, Jesus forgives her sins and restores her to a new life. He calls her woman, asking where the others have gone since they have not stoned or condemned her no longer. She is frightened, and uncomfortable, and it made me think of the effects of sin, and the outcome of shame, remorse, and guilt. The film did a good job showing the transformation from her face looking dark and the effects of a wandering soul, to one that is healed, restored and full of Jesus' light. We as people, but it got me thinking especially as women, are special in God's eyes and have a purpose for humanity. I imagine Jesus calling me Woman, not in a demeaning way but in a purposeful, uplifting and beautiful way that leads to His plan. I am His creation and He will guide me to where He wants me to create.

God has inspired me to start this blog out of my own longing, needs and ideas. I'm so glad I've kept it and made it my own. He continues to have a purpose and I hope and pray that I can honor it and hold it up. Happy Birthday Blog!