by Tim Frazier
As part of an online Advent study course with
Contemplative Outreach and Fr Thomas Keating, we were invited first to reflect
upon two of Fra Angelico's paintings ("The Annunciation" and
later "The Visitation") and also upon the first chapter of Luke, the
inspiration for the paintings.. The topic that emerged from the
discussion was not so much our waiting for Christ (which we all recognized as
the major part of Advent), but an identification with Mary's complete surrender
to the will of God. Is the Holy Sprit with me, within me, as
my baptism provides? As Jesus promises in John 14:26?
Then why do I mess up so much, and do so much
yet make myself and others unhappy? I have not surrendered completely,
as Mary did. My ego, my commitment to Self, is still too
strong. This Advent, may I learn to surrender all that I
think I am and all that I think is so important about me, so that the Holy
Spirit within may truly guide me. If there is too much noise in my own
selfish head, I will not hear the still small voice of God.
Fra Angelico - The Anunciation
Fra Angelico - The Visitation
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