PREPARING FOR THE WORST TO COME!!
Woman, Why Are You Weeping?
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We recently celebrated the Feast Day of Mary Magdalene, and as the reader went up to speak God’s Word for the Liturgy, my spirit was prompted to “LISTEN.” This came after my thoughts humanly were thinking ‘another monotone reader.’ My conscience or the Holy Spirit reminded me---“That doesn’t matter---you are still going to HEAR the Word of God. Listen!”
It was not the first reading however, but the Gospel where Words jumped out in my mind. “Woman, why are you weeping?”
Now, Mary had just come from inside a tomb and had just SEEN TWO ANGELS!!! But still ---she was weeping; for more important to her, than seeing angels----Jesus was not THERE!!
At first she responds to ‘the person asking the question’ thinking he is a gardener: “Where have you taken Him?” She does not recognize Jesus UNTIL He speaks her name.
My heart is smiling big time as I imagine the scene, and hear the lesson that the Holy Spirit wanted me to learn that morning.
All around me sometimes is an empty tomb—a world dark and scary. What is happening, what is going to happen? I am worried, anxious and sometimes I am crying: angry at life and circumstances coming my way. I don’t even see the Angels there to reassure me, all I see and feel is the emptiness in my heart for Jesus is not there.
If I were to ask “What have you done with Him,” the reply back would be comforting and understanding but right to the point. “Where have YOU put Him, what have you done to lose sight of His Presence right there beside and within you?”
All around us: in people and in life, is the Presence of Jesus, God, and the Holy Spirit. They are waiting and ready to help, sending love and mercy, wisdom and understanding---just waiting for us to SEE with eyes of faith and trust. Thank You God for opening my eyes and ears to Your Word.
Once more, again at Mass, I have been touched by His love and have heard the Voice of Jesus say—
“Woman, why are you weeping? It is okay, I am here.”
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About the Author
Born the youngest of nine children, raised VERY Catholic across the street from Immaculate Heart of Mary 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 52 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
