MARY, DID YOU KNOW? The lyrics of “Mary, Did You Know?”, a popular Christmas carol, were written by Protestant songwriter Mark Lowry. It’s a beautiful song that wonders whether Mary knew in advance about the way that her son’s life would unfold. The only part that could possibly be construed as “un-Catholic” is the verse that asks Mary: “Did you know that your baby boy/Has come to make you new?/The Child that you delivered will soon deliver you.” I love the tune. It is very haunting.....but I do have the inward need to answer yes everytime it asks if Mary knew. She certainly knew. Not only did a heavenly angel (Gabriel) appear to her--which would have shocked the living daylights out of most anyone--but her cousin also stated, upon Marys arrival, and referred to her as the mother of my Lord. If Elizabeth knew (by the prompting of the Holy Spirit) then Mary certainly did. And Simeons prophecy, at his presentation, only confirmed what Mary said in her fiat. I want to shout yes!. She knew enough to answer yes, to God, didnt she? I mean, she wouldnt have doubted God, to have given a definite response. She is portrayed, in Protestantism, as a clueless vessel....but she was so much more. She was indeed a humble handmaid--but she was also hand-selected for her role, and even more precious than the Ark of the Old Covenant, which held the Word of God in stone tablets. The Ark was precious. How much MORE precious and special is the Ark of the New Covenant? by Aji Alex
Posted on: Sun, 07 Sep 2014 18:08:11 +0000
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