[drstevej]

And for me I have the finished work on the cross of a Savior who is the author and perfector of my faith. He ever lives to intercede for me.


Jude 24 -- Now unto HIM (caps mine, HIM not HER) that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, 25 To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.

[american colleen]

Kind of a hit and run as I am busy doing all the zillions of things you do on a Saturday with the kids home and my husband around...

The following captures the essence of the Blessed Virgin, for me, anyway!

The Wedding at Cana

It is the opinion of many Catholic theologians that Jesus Christ raised the legal contract of marriage to the diginity of a sacrament at the Wedding at Cana. John 2:1 shows that the Blessed Virgin Mary, "the Mother of Jesus" was present. Since Joseph is not mentioned here, or at any other succeeding time in the Gospel, Most theologians agree that the Blessed Virgin Mary was probably a widow at the Wedding.

From Luke 2:32 we know that the Blessed Virgin Mary knew of the Divine Power of her Son Jesus Christ. Being with him, she knew it was time for him to make himself known to the world. She played her part in the simple, humble observation, "They have no wine." (John 2:2) Most of the early Fathers agree that she was motivated by charity and compassion for the newlywed couple.