Rewriting Lent

This Lent, I have chosen to take time to rewrite some of the devotional prayers from our Catholic tradition.  I've begun with those that have to do with Mary.  (Yes, I know this is probably more appropriate for Advent, but that is where I am at the moment.)  So, for this blog post, I'm going to share my version of the Angelus.  A version of the Angelus can be found here: http://www.ourcatholicprayers.com/the-angelus.html

Jenn


A small quiet voice stirred Mary,
her attention brought forth new life -- God within her.

Dear Mary, faithful child, God is in you.  
You are filled with blessing, as is the child you carry.
God's holiness is within you, 
you are called to share that holiness with women of all ages.

Pay attention!  Mary has given her life over to God.
Let me do the same -- living in your Word.


Dear Mary, faithful child, God is in you.  
You are filled with blessing, as is the child you carry.
God's holiness is within you, 
you are called to share that holiness with women of all ages.

What was written of God has become real
and is here among us.


Dear Mary, faithful child, God is in you.  
You are filled with blessing, as is the child you carry.
God's holiness is within you, 
you are called to share that holiness with women of all ages.

Pray for us Mary, carrier of God,
that we will live up to what God has called us to be.

Fill us God with deep faithfulness.  Let it flow through our bodies.  We know of your self-giving act.  We too have heard that still small voice.  Although we will encounter pain and sorrow in our lives, may we also encounter the fullness of life and the new life experienced in Mary.  May you always be with us O Wisdom and may those we love -- here and gone -- be at peace.  Amen.