Ember Friday commemorates the Visitation, when Mary, pregnant with the Christ Child went to visit her relative Elizabeth, pregnant with John the Baptist. At the sound of Mary's voice, John leapt in Elizabeth's womb and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. Thou art near, O Lord, and all Thy ways are truth: I have known from the beginning concerning Thy testimonies, and Thou art for ever.
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Thank you! I did not know of this feast today, but I cherish this mystery. I teach this as also the baptism of St John... what a beautiful thought that an unborn baby recognizes that he is in the presence of his savior.
Please, may I post this picture on my blog too?
peace to you
Hi Linda, thank you for your comment. :o) Please feel free to use the picture; I found it on the web. I learned about Ember Days when we started going to the TLM. As a convert I'm continually learning new things about Catholicism.
BTW, I love the name of your blog. :o)
The Feast of the Visitation is when I first consecrated myself to Jesus through Mary. I love this picture you posted.
Sarah, I thought it was a beautiful picture, too. How sweet that your consecration was on the Feast of the Visitation.
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