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Gracie Bell
Whenever I
pray the Magificat, I often reflect on
Mother Mary and her role in our faith.
For without the strength and faith of
Mother Mary, Christianity would not be
possible. In my parish, Mother Mary is
not often honored. She sits in the
narthex and is easily missed by
parishioner or visitor. Every Sunday, I
bring flowers, no matter how small, to
honor her, and I make larger
arrangements for feast days and special
celebrations. This particular
arrangement was done for the institution
of our Vicar. I specifically chose to
use roses because Mother Mary is often
regarded as the "queen of flowers."
Roses symbolize her perfect love, and
white roses represent her purity.
I am currently finishing my Master's
Degree in child development at Auburn
University. I have become involved in
the Flower Guild where we strive to
enhance every service with beautiful
flowers. Flowers not only physically
enhance the beauty of our nave, but
also remind us of the beauty and
perfection of God's creation.
Gracie Bell
Email:
bellgra@auburn.edu
Parish: Emmanuel Episcopal Church -
Opelika, Alabama |
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