

Day 129: A Disposition of Reverence
16 snips May 9, 2025
Fr. Mark-Mary guides a reflective journey into The Annunciation, using Fra Angelico's artwork as a backdrop. The podcast emphasizes themes of humility and reverence between Mary and the angel Gabriel. Listeners are encouraged to contemplate their own connection to God while engaging in prayer. This meditative experience culminates in traditional prayers, inviting a deeper sense of solemnity and spiritual connection.
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Pray with Sacred Art
- Spend time in visio divina by praying with sacred art like Fra Angelico’s painting.
- Allow the artwork to inform and deepen your personal meditation beyond the podcast discussion.
Art Reveals Redemption Theme
- Fra Angelico's painting connects Adam and Eve's exile with the Annunciation's message of redemption.
- The artwork reveals Jesus as the new Adam restoring what was lost by original sin.
Reverence Between Angel and Mary
- The angel Gabriel bows in reverence to Mary before announcing her role as mother of the Messiah.
- Mary reciprocates with a humble bow, expressing profound reverence to God and the salvation moment.