Joseph Mulamba-Mandangi, Nativity, 2001
source: Nativity paintings from around the world
AVE AVE AVE
“I am the handmaid of the Lord,” Luke 1:38
If you pause a while,
I’ll tell you a story,
Of the world’s greatest mother;
Conceived with child,
Only for heaven’s glory,
Espoused of God, the father;
“Yes,” without guile
Replied our Mary
Gentle maid, she won God’s favour;
Her faithful style,
We, daily remember,
And sing ave, ave, ave; of her.
AVE AVE AVE 2004 gillena cox
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It's the time of year for a good ave or two.
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This is beautiful, Gillena. Truly, she was the world's greatest mother.
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Self sacrificing... A role model for all, really.
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A lovely song.
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Ave indeed. We should remember
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Peace and goodwill...Ave Maria
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And I always think how sad she must have been at the end!
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In praise of all mothers...
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What would we do without mothers? I don't want to know! Hugs!
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The Son of God came by birth to become flesh for us. Thank you for sharing, Gillena. Here's a Merry Christmas wish to you and family.
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Thinks Jim 🌲
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A lovely tribute. Merry Christmas, Gillena.
ReplyDelete🌲 Many happy returns Mary
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