Tag: Gaye Strathearn

  • Understanding Mary’s Faithful Acceptance

    Understanding Mary’s Faithful Acceptance

    “Mary’s second verbal response in the story epitomizes, in my mind, the commitment and outlook of a disciple: ‘Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word’ (Luke 1:38). ‘Handmaid’ indicates that Mary has chosen to accept the call that God has extended to her. This statement is Mary’s version

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