Now are the moments for deep reflection, the hour of contemplation. Linger in the depths of the word “ponder.” Like meditate, though less strenuous, conveying something more suited. Its Latin root, pondus, bespeaks of heaviness, of considering and weighing matters with care, to hold in balance. Thus, “Mary treasured the shepherds’ every word, pondering them […]
Luke 2:19: Learning to Ponder
December 24, 2012 by
At first listen, it sounds as if the Blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of our Lord, has it all wrong. St. Luke tells us, “But Mary continued to treasure all these things in her heart and to ponder them” (2:19). Isn’t Christmas a time for celebration, not pondering and meditation? Ah, the contrast is striking. […]
