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“La Vierge au chat" (The Madonna of the Cat), relief by Jacques Du Brœucq - Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Saint-Omer (Pas-de-Calais, France). Credit: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT
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“La Vierge au chat" (The Madonna of the Cat), relief by Jacques Du Brœucq - Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Saint-Omer (Pas-de-Calais, France). Credit: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT
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I have felt very attracted to this imagery of Black Madonna, and I am just now learning of the epithet Lady of the Dark Forest. It reminds me of this quote that I have held dear over the past couple of years…
Oooh, synchronicities…
[Mary is] a living continuation of God’s presence and guidance among His people. Just as God led the people of Israel through the wilderness by a pillar of cloud, so now the Mother of God is shown to be a “rational and living cloud.” The ancient cloud veiled the unapproachable glory of God while leading His people toward the Promised Land. The Theotokos, likewise, veils the divine Word of God in her womb, and through her intercession, guides the faithful toward the kingdom that has no end.
In the 10th century, when Constantinople faced danger from foreign threats, the Theotokos was witnessed in a vision, appearing above the faithful and spreading her veil as a covering of mercy… [Mary] continues to shelter the people of God with her maternal care.
“All you born on earth, with festival lamps in hand, in spirit leap for joy; and all you the heavenly angelic orders, join in and celebrate; and honoring the sacred wonders of the Mother of God, sing the joyful salutation, “O rejoice, Theotokos, all-blest, ever-virgin pure!” - Ninth Ode Katavasia of the Theotokos
Angels join the faithful in celebrating, for they too marveled at how the same divine presence that once overshadowed the tabernacle deigned to dwell in the womb of a Virgin, and now overshadows the faithful in every generation.
To sing of the Theotokos as a “living cloud” is to confess that God still walks with His people. In her, the fiery glory of the divine presence is made approachable, and through her prayers, the journey of the Church continues toward the land of immortality. “Rejoice, Theotokos, all-blessed, ever-virgin pure!
On Tuesday last week, we celebrated the Feast of the Holy Protection of the Theotokos, known in Greek as Agia Skepi. Every year, the Greek O
One hour S/E of Zürich,15th century, 4 ft. painted wood.
To this day the Madonna of Einsiedeln is referred to as Our Lady of the (Ominously) Dark Forest, as if to remind us that when we set out to face our deepest fears, it is good to be accompanied by a dark mother.
Hail Star of the Sea; Hail, O Star of the ocean...gate of heavenly rest...
Peace confirm within us... Break the sinners’ fetters...chase all evils from us...
Show thyself a Mother... Keep our life all spotless, make our way secure... Bright Star of the Sea, guide us!
Lady Star of the Sea Icon. Artist: Pavel Tikhomorov.
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