Images of Mary, the Mother of God imbue so many qualities lost in contemporary society. There are as many images, commentaries, orthodox rules and meditations on icons of Mary as there are persons who pray. But, through union between spirit and flesh they converge and point to the same teaching: presence in the moment.
“Do not talk about your knowledge before God but approach him like a child and listen.” St Simeon
“The tongue and heart moving are two keys to prayer, the vibration they make, mark the entrance into sacred places.” St Isaac
Silence and listening, even if for a few moments each day reflect our ascent or descent into knowing. Mary, the mother of God spoke little, loved much and received the fire of God in her womb. Such teaches us union between spirit and flesh. The theology was invented by men in the Catholic Church and Holy Bible. Many argue about who is right and what’s the truth, I say don’t miss the point, the idea of endless love and surrender to the moment is a viable way of staying centered in the rush of living. Prayerfully seek knowing the subtle union between spirit and flesh.
The human being cannot create human wholeness, because we are not made in and of ourselves, we are part spirit, inseparable from the very life we are living. Ask for spiritual ecstasy and union between spirit and flesh along with the energy which sustains you.
Spirit and Flesh
We are restored to our original self because of love, inside and out. We are awakened to the spiritual intellect, eternal breath and kind emotions when we witness great acts of Love. As we awaken the the relationship of spirit to flesh, we move in complete harmony; and this harmony fills the human being. The practice creates human wholeness, spiritual ecstasy between the known and unknowable. I have painted icons for many years and I have learned and explored much in the presence of Mary.
The Mary Collection Explains of this Union in book from and image
The Mary Collection will help to simplify life and find love. The experience of Mary will enliven in you again as you learn about each image of Mary and her kind of motherly love. Each of these amazing eighteen icons is accompanied by a short meditation on the iconography. This small book illustrates beautifully the union between spirit and flesh and is a must for anyone who loves Saint Mary.
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