ALL SHALL BE WELL

 

"All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well."

Julian of Norwich (c.1343 - after 1416}

FORGIVE

 

"To err is human, to forgive when things could go wrong if you don't shows right good sense."

Calamity spells trouble. JT Edson

FACED WITH CRISES

 

"Faced with crises, the man of
character falls back on himself. He imposes his own stamp of action, takes responsibility for it, and makes it his own."

Charles de Gaulle

MOMENTS OF HAPPINESS

 

Mariam experienced disapproval from others when she laughed and enjoyed herself.

Rabbi Jesus told her, "I don't begrudge you a few moments of happiness. Why should they?"

Life was meant to be enjoyed. Yes, there are tears and difficulties. But oh, so much beauty in this world of ours.

GUIDANCE FOR DEPARTURE

 

"Take your leave honourably."

Gavin Pryce Lewis. Ditch the cocoon. 2003. Page 77

PERFECT DISCIPLE

 

As a perfect disciple, Mary heard the Word of God and kept it.

The Son of God took a human nature from her.

(Source unknown)

POWER OF TRADITION

 

"The power of a tradition is one of the greatest things in life. We belong to a country, a school, a family, a Church. What we do affects that to which we belong. We cannot lightly betray the traditions into which we have entered."

William Barclay

Barclay, William. The Daily Study Bible. Gospel of Matthew, Vol 1; CH 1 - 10. Revised Edition. 1981. St Andrew Press: Scotland. p 231