the heart of mary

"i did not know where her heart ended and mine began.

her love entered me so completely

my hands, arms, the trail to my heart,

darkened to the colour of mexico,

her people,

her warm nurturing earth brown skin.

hands holding hands, looking straight  

into the eyes of pure compassion

i listened to lupita utter

without speaking,

"recuerda mi corazon"....remember my heart."

that, quite astoundingly,

is how this blog received its name.

you can read the story of my night with mary here

remembering the heart of mary

and how i made my mary crown here

return to the service of light

thank you for each day you reappear with 

a heart full of mary.

day six

remembering the heart of mary

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Comments

[Delphyne]

I was really hoping that you would retell that story - it's one that I just savor reading.

[spadoman]

The Heart of it all. I can't seem to explain it in myself, but I know it's there. My heartbeat, though manufactured these days by a mechanical device, still beats in rhythm with Mary at my side. I can't, and don't want to, turn from her images of so many forms. Finding her here with you starts my day off in good fashion. I'll remember.

Peace

[priti.lisa]

I am so glad you gave the links...that story is so miraculous...one that makes you hope...maybe this could happen to me :) L♥ve

[Dawn Elliott]

When I think of you traveling to Mexico, your words today are what I remember...the love, the strength, the warmth, the understanding, the compassion that you embody while there...all of which you share with those who accompany you to this land of pure enchantment and awe. I will never tire of hearing about your glorious adventures and inspirations from Mexico...

[priti.lisa]

And that crown! Oh my!

[Carol]

Rebecca ~ beautiful post as always ~ you are blessed ~ (A Creative Harbor) ^_^

[Leah]

Your writing is so gorgeous and evocative it makes one feel that surely they are catching something of the beauty you experienced in that moment. I am feeling a lingering numinous awe from what I read, even as I type this comment.

Thank you for letting your light shine.

[gemma]

Love and light glowing here this morning
warming up all of our hearts.

[Magical Mystical Teacher]

Because wonders always appear here, it is always a wonder to appear here! Thank you for this holy space.

[Forest Dream Weaver]

Exquisite - I'm speechless.........

Thank you Rebecca,sweet dreams!
Ruby

[gloria]

I've read the story and went back to read it again. Thank you for the links. I needed that this morning. Feeling the absense of those now again, but coming here has helped me today. Beautiful crown Rebecca, just awesome. Have a Happy Mary Day.

[Jenny]

Thank you for sharing your Mary story Rebecca, I am speechless. Have a prayerful day.

Jenny

[Lenora]

crowning the glory of self, a self shared, a self stretched beyond what need be done, a self that gathers community, song and joy - blessing on your day today..

[Hettienne Grobler]

such a beautiful story and it deeply touches the soul of us all - this is one of my favourite pictures of your Marys - have a blessed day of sharing Her Love for you with others

[Nonnie aka Scrappy Grams]

Your story had to have inspiration given to you by Mary. I cannot really find the proper phrase to say how your words show such devotion. You are gifted.

[Fran aka Redondowriter]

Another inspiring story. How I love the marigolds. j

[judie]

That is a beautiful story Rebecca. You are a special,chosen one. I loved reading it. If that had not happened to you, I would not have been directed to your blog and learned so much and felt so much love that you and others have. Thank you.

[Cinda Rae Oliverio]

ahhhhhhh! SoOOOOooOoooOo Beauty Full dear sweet Rebecca, the crown and I love that story too as I remember it often, just the other day as I was gazing at one of my Marys with dried marigolds nearby in fact! IMAGINE the crown we will recieve, hopefully!! Come dance with me darling girly!

[Meri @ Meri's Musings]

I always enjoy hearing the story of your night with Mary -- it hearkens back to being little, sitting on someone's lap, and commanding, "Read it again!" so the stories would never end.

[annie]

Dear Rebecca, I did not know there was a story to go with the beginning of this annual journey we take. I will look forward to reading it a little later on this evening. Love. Annie

[lulu moonwood murakami]

Dear Rebecca, What a beautiful tribute this is. I am very much enjoying looking through others' blogs, revisiting old friends and finding new ones through these meditations on Mother Mary. I don't know if Mr. Linky worked for me, but I will be posting about Mary and linking back to you. Thank you for these opportunities you give us to be in touch with what is soulful.

xoxo lulu

[Laura Hegfield]

beautiful rebecca... I look forward to reading your original post link. My offering is not of Saints, but it is of heart, so I hope it is ok that I joined in this week.

[lulu moonwood murakami]

I just clicked on the link to read the full story - que milagro! What a beautiful thing to have happened to you, Rebecca! Blessings.