Mary, Mother of God. 2011 by Stephen B Whatley

Since the Middle Ages, May has been celebrated as the Month of Mary; and Saturday has also been reserved to celebrate the Mother of God, the Blessed Virgin Mary. So today, Saturday May 7, 2011, I share this recent tribute to Mary, created in deep prayer during Lent, on April 14; as I glanced at both my previous paintings of The Immaculate Heart of Mary & Our Lady of Guadalupe, Queen of The Americas.

A priest whom I respect enormously recently explained that Mary is like us: human; and it was through Her that God received His humanity.

Like the best of mothers, she is ever ready to listen and intercede before Her Son, Jesus Christ, for anyone who calls in prayer; and I have truly experienced Blessings through devotion to Her. As a Catholic, the power of the Rosary is paramount; while I have received great solace, support and empowerments through The Thirty Day To Mary.

Words of comfort from the Illustrated Book of Mary: " One fervent Hail Mary with love and thought said is better than volumes of prayers poorly read, if time and one's duties prevent a long prayer, Just one Hail Mary with fervour and care..."

"Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee;
blessed art thou amongst
women, and blessed is
the fruit of thy womb,
Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners, now and
at the hour of our death.
Amen"

I pray there may be Blessings of peace, happy relief, healing & comfort to those in grief.

Charcoal on paper,
16.5 x 11.5in/42 x 30cm
www.stephenbwhatley.com

Taken on: April 17, 2011

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