Our Lady Star of the Sea - Painting by Dino Carbetta
“Our Lady Star of the Sea - Painting by Dino Carbetta” …
"Our Lady, Star of the Sea,” is an ancient and profound title for the Virgin Mary. It derives from the Latin title Stella Maris, which has been in use since the early medieval period. Interestingly, its origin is said to have emerged from a scribal error while translating Mary's name. Initially, Mary's Hebrew name, Miryam, meant 'a drop of the sea,' but through a twist of fate, it transformed into 'Star of the Sea' in Latin, showcasing God's power in exalting the humble. This title symbolizes Mary's role as a guiding star on the path to Christ, a protector and guide for seafarers. Many coastal churches and the Apostleship of the Sea bear the name Stella Maris or Star of the Sea. But what does this mean for those who don't earn our livelihoods on the water? It means we can turn to Mary, our guiding star, to calm the storms in our lives. As St. Bernard of Clairvaux wisely noted, 'If the winds of temptation arise, if you are driven upon the rocks of tribulation, look to the star, call on Mary. If you are tossed upon the waves of pride, ambition, envy, or rivalry, look to the star, and call on Mary. Should anger, avarice, or fleshly desire assail your soul, look at the star, call upon Mary.' In the 9th century, St. Paschasius Radbertus allegorically explained the name, emphasizing that Mary is the 'Star of the Sea' to be followed on the path to Christ, ensuring we don't capsize amid life's storm-tossed waves. Interestingly, Stella Maris was also given to the North Star, Polaris, because of its role as a guidepost, much like Mary on our spiritual journeys. Mary, as Our Lady, Star of the Sea, stands as a beacon of hope and guidance, not just for seafarers but for all of us navigating the tempestuous seas of life."
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- c.Dino Carbetta
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