Today is the feast of Saint Mary the Virgin, Mother of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Whether we celebrate this day her assumption into heaven, or her dormition, or, with characteristic Anglican reserve, keep the particulars of the occasion nondescript, her role in the economy of salvation is undeniable. That God chose to have a mother lies touches upon the heart of the mystery of salvation, because it signals the Lord’s desire to share with us in all things so that we might share with him in all things.
To mark the occasion, I’ve pulled up a couple Covenant classics on the Blessed Virgin for your edification. The first is from Covenant‘s new editor, who is stepping into the role this week.
The second considers the weird, wild, and wonderful character of embodiment.
The Rev. Calvin Lane, PhD is the editor of Covenant: The Online Journal of The Living Church. He is the author of two books on the reformation era and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society in 2013 . Ordained in 2011, Dr. Lane currently serves as associate rector of St. George's Episcopal Church, Dayton Ohio. He has also taught for various seminaries and colleges, including serving as Affiliate Professor at Nashotah House.
Fr. Jonathan Mitchican is the chaplain and Theology Department Chair at St. John XXIII College Preparatory in Katy, Texas.