This is excellent. Re: Mary, in the Catholic tradition Mary has historically appeared to various people as one of those peoples. Our Lady of Guadalupe is a very famous apparition in Mexico and she appeared as a Mexican woman, Our Lady of Akita is a Japanese apparition and same story. I think there is something beautiful in that--that Mary (referred to among Catholics as "Our Blessed Mother") is Mother of all peoples.
I like this prayer because it causes me to stop and think what it is I am sowing, and what it is I am reaping. Even if not a literal harvest, am I sowing seeds of virtue? Am I reaping fruits of good work? An honest assessment would probably tell me that I am sowing and reaping less than I ought.
For me, Harvest is about being in a place of joyful abundance and gentle appreciation for all that is, as well as tuned to the rhythms of all that is soon to end on its way to a new cycle. It is a time to celebrate where we are and all that we are grateful for, as well as go within in preparation for who we will birth in the spring.
Are you familiar with the two Marys of Southern France? I'm currently reading Voice of the Magdaeles (Sequel to Anna, Grandmother of Jesus) by Claire Heartsong. It is about the journeys of the family of Yeshua, including the Marys after his death and resurrection. They spent time in Avalon and Britain and Southern France, according this tale, which is a channeled work (I see channeling when done purely as exactly how the bible came through, via a clear vessel receiving a message inspired from higher vibratory frequency-realms.)
This is excellent. Re: Mary, in the Catholic tradition Mary has historically appeared to various people as one of those peoples. Our Lady of Guadalupe is a very famous apparition in Mexico and she appeared as a Mexican woman, Our Lady of Akita is a Japanese apparition and same story. I think there is something beautiful in that--that Mary (referred to among Catholics as "Our Blessed Mother") is Mother of all peoples.
I like this prayer because it causes me to stop and think what it is I am sowing, and what it is I am reaping. Even if not a literal harvest, am I sowing seeds of virtue? Am I reaping fruits of good work? An honest assessment would probably tell me that I am sowing and reaping less than I ought.
Thank you as always for this!
For me, Harvest is about being in a place of joyful abundance and gentle appreciation for all that is, as well as tuned to the rhythms of all that is soon to end on its way to a new cycle. It is a time to celebrate where we are and all that we are grateful for, as well as go within in preparation for who we will birth in the spring.
Are you familiar with the two Marys of Southern France? I'm currently reading Voice of the Magdaeles (Sequel to Anna, Grandmother of Jesus) by Claire Heartsong. It is about the journeys of the family of Yeshua, including the Marys after his death and resurrection. They spent time in Avalon and Britain and Southern France, according this tale, which is a channeled work (I see channeling when done purely as exactly how the bible came through, via a clear vessel receiving a message inspired from higher vibratory frequency-realms.)