MARY IN THE OLD TESTAMENT
3. The Figures.
The famous women of the Old Testament are likewise figures of Mary: Eve, the Mother of mankind --but for its perdition-- whilst Mary is to be the real Mother for our salvation. Abigail, who with her beauty charms David, represents Mary loving God Himself and being loved by Him. Jahel, who pierces with a nail the head of Sisara, the enemy of the people of God, represents Our Lady crushing the head of the devil.
Judith, when killing Holophernes and setting her people free from that tyrant, is an image of Mary through whom we are freed from Satan.
Esther, before the throne of the king, interceding for her people, depicts Our Lady who continuously prays and intercedes for us before the throne of God.
The famous women of the Old Testament are likewise figures of Mary: Eve, the Mother of mankind --but for its perdition-- whilst Mary is to be the real Mother for our salvation. Abigail, who with her beauty charms David, represents Mary loving God Himself and being loved by Him. Jahel, who pierces with a nail the head of Sisara, the enemy of the people of God, represents Our Lady crushing the head of the devil.
Judith, when killing Holophernes and setting her people free from that tyrant, is an image of Mary through whom we are freed from Satan.
Esther, before the throne of the king, interceding for her people, depicts Our Lady who continuously prays and intercedes for us before the throne of God.
And so on. As the great figures of the Old Testament pass before us, we would find Mary in them.
Don't be confused in God's love for Mary. See Him so in love with Her that He continuously speaks of Her in prophecy, symbol and figure.
Mary seems to be ruling, the constant, ever present thought of the Almighty.
Mary seems to be ruling, the constant, ever present thought of the Almighty.
Are you also thus inclined towards your Mother? Is She the central thought of your mind? Do you think of Her, speak of Her, see Her everywhere? Are you united to Her, do you live for Her and in Her, can you do anything without Her? Reflect and draw the unavoidable consequence: to love with insatiable love your loving Mother.
[Excerpted from 'Marian Meditations']
[Excerpted from 'Marian Meditations']
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