The Mystery of Mary
Catholic Christians honor her. Protestant Christians become nervous at the mention of her name. Mary, the mother of Jesus, cannot be ignored. David Lyle Jeffery writes, Through Mary, the majesty and unapproachable holiness of God joined the frail impermanence of fallen humanity. She was the chosen vessel of the Incarnation, at the pivot point of God’s saving plan. How could Mary not loom in the imagination of the church?
Mary’s mysterious visitation by Gabriel the angel, the mysterious message of virgin birth, and her mysterious response of faith is inextricably tied to the mystery of Christmas. Join Pastor Derek in the exploration of Mary and follow Mary’s example of pondering all these things in your heart.
