Awake oh my soul, Awake!
Go Tell It on a Mountain
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Father Robert Barron, while reading his Lenten reflections brought this to my attention. A lot of things going on---on a mountain.
”The Transfiguration takes place on a mountain, and this right away places it in relation to the Old Testament. Abraham is willing to sacrifice his son on a mountain; Noah's ark comes to rest on Mt. Ararat; the law is given to Moses on Mt. Sinai; Elijah challenges the priests of Baal on Mt. Carmel; Jerusalem is built on the top of Mt. Zion. Mountains are places of encounter with God.
In the New Testament, Jesus gives the law on a mountain, the Sermon on the Mount; He dies on Mt. Calvary; and, in a climactic moment in His public life, He brings three of His disciples to the top of a mountain - and there He is transfigured before them.” (From 13th Day of Lent Reflection)
The song, “Go Tell It on the Mountain,” all of a sudden came to my mind after reading that and it hit me! Our mountains that we should stand on are the stories of all the times we had close encounters with God. The stories that come after we had to climb a steep mountain of struggle to overcome a hardship. The stories that come after we experienced special moments of grace and rescue after seeking “higher ground” to get away from what was flooding our life. The stories of being transfigured ourselves after seeking His face, His love and repenting of our falling down that mountain side. It is a new kind of way to think “mountain top high—huh?”
Yes, Go Tell it on the Mountain, for this is the Good News that we are to proclaim. There is a God of Love, Mercy, Understanding and Forgiveness and He is so good to me!!!!
About the Author
Born the youngest of nine children, raised VERY Catholic across the street from our church and school—Mom and Dad led by example and word their FAITH in God and saw to it that I was given 12 years of Catholic Education. (Mount St. Mary’s Academy/1965)
But, most importantly, because of my parents’ spiritual renewal after attending Cursillo Weekends, I too went on a retreat at our beloved Subiaco Abbey in Arkansas and there, at age 20, gave my life totally, surrendering all to my Lord and best Friend. This was my “Pentecostal” event that left me, like all the early Christians, on fire with God’s love and forever changed.
My husband Robert and I have been married for 50 this year in a marriage arranged by God. We have 8 children, two in heaven, 24 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. The story of our life together can be found in a book titled “My Journey, My Cross-As the Journals End,” published by Westbow Press . Our life together has been one awesome up and down roller coaster ride which enriched my heart with so many of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. I have found that the only way, Wisdom, Understanding, Words of Knowledge, Discernment, and Healing can be received is first by experiencing in your life the hurts of others. (and you yourself a sword will pierce)* so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” Luke 2 v 35.
God has blessed me also many other talents and skills--but sometimes, blessings/gifts can and have caused problems or conflict in my life, as I am human and all too quickly that part of me shows up. Thank You God that You also show up!
Because of the many ways that He has rescued me, and taught me through my trials and tribulations and continuous cries for “Help”--- a weekly podcast radio show called “It’s Me, God” can still be found on www.radiotitans.com
