tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post3185832060009028381..comments2024-03-27T18:27:40.013-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: "Ashes, Ashes, We All Fall Down"Martha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-70417899376026763572012-02-22T13:59:29.107-08:002012-02-22T13:59:29.107-08:00Thank you, Melissa, for your precious comments her...Thank you, Melissa, for your precious comments here and for taking time to visit with me.<br />Did you know that the "Ashes, Ashes" rhyme originated during the Black Plague that hit Europe in the Middle Ages? Death was, indeed, everywhere!<br />You guessed me right, too: this post was one of the most spontaneous I have written.<br />And, we place our hope in Christ, in life and in death.<br />Looking forward to traveling this journey together!<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-8298436165054658122012-02-22T12:56:00.992-08:002012-02-22T12:56:00.992-08:00The title comes part of a nursery rhyme my little ...The title comes part of a nursery rhyme my little niece and I used to sing when she was two...I didn't give it so much meaning until I read your post last night. I liked how spontaneously you wrote your reflections as if in a moment of oratio. "We all fall down" symbolizes the fragility of humanity and the reality of our mortality.The reflection on death comes very close these days butI do believe in Christ's Resurrection. I pray and journey with you these forty days Martha. Thank you for edifying my soul :)Melissa Tandochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747825707650125721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-78233263357711986412012-02-22T06:55:58.177-08:002012-02-22T06:55:58.177-08:00Thanks so much for stopping by, RoseAnn, and thank...Thanks so much for stopping by, RoseAnn, and thank you for your kind comment. So glad the post spoke to you today. :)<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-43771496981556031972012-02-22T06:54:56.135-08:002012-02-22T06:54:56.135-08:00Oh, Leah, I am so sorry to hear this news of your ...Oh, Leah, I am so sorry to hear this news of your father-in-law; so, so hard to lose a loved one even though we, as you said, "have hope because He lives".<br />Gratified to know you found this post helpful for you at this time. I am humbled . . .<br />God's peace be with you and your husband.<br />Blessings always,<br />MarthaMartha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-33026290965908102902012-02-22T06:15:51.206-08:002012-02-22T06:15:51.206-08:00Lovely contemplation of the Lenten season!Lovely contemplation of the Lenten season!The Social Froghttp://www.thesocialfrog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-71525474026206272752012-02-22T06:09:05.537-08:002012-02-22T06:09:05.537-08:00Martha, what a touchingly beautiful post on the me...Martha, what a touchingly beautiful post on the meaning of Ash Wednesday. We all return to the dust but rise as Christ did...to new life. <br />I just called my husband. He's in Mass at his dying father's bedside. Your post brought the spiritual meaning of death to mind. We have hope because He lives.<br />Sending my love Martha. This post was very helpful. I can't wait to read your book my dear.<br />Hugs,<br />LeahLeah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-43048562995459844792012-02-22T05:49:23.610-08:002012-02-22T05:49:23.610-08:00Oh, Corinne, thank you so much for your kind compl...Oh, Corinne, thank you so much for your kind compliment! Means so much, especially coming from you. :)<br />Hope today marks the beginning of a blessed Lent for you!<br />God bless always!<3Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-64684950311207840582012-02-22T04:19:38.175-08:002012-02-22T04:19:38.175-08:00I love this reflection, Martha. Such poetry here a...I love this reflection, Martha. Such poetry here and so much depth: Flickering shadows. Shriveled grasses.The bodies returned to the dust . . .Yet, out of the ashes a promise is raised. Of new life. Of hope. Of faith renewed.<br />Better than any Ash Wednesday sermon I've heard! ♥Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00127426375705808776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-14384178071322945282012-02-22T04:10:12.561-08:002012-02-22T04:10:12.561-08:00Thanks so much, Sarah-Jane, for stopping by today....Thanks so much, Sarah-Jane, for stopping by today. It gratifies me to know that my thoughts and words have touched you in a special way. I am honored by your compliment.<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-7747725749962504012012-02-22T03:49:56.454-08:002012-02-22T03:49:56.454-08:00It's always interesting to read your thoughts,...It's always interesting to read your thoughts, your words - you have a wonderful way of expressing them xPapercut Dollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15464641582104501391noreply@blogger.com