Mary Had a Little What?
Seeing the title, what were your first thoughts? Did you think of a friend, or Mary of Nazareth? Why are there many ways to understand the Scripture we read? One answer is that there are many writers who choose different ways to tell the story. Seminarians tried their skill by taking a simple Nursery Rhyme, staying true to the rhyme, but writing in a variety of ways. They agreed this was a great help in understanding poetic Scripture. Here are a few examples of their efforts. May these examples not only make you smile but help in your own reading/ prayer.
- Thus says the Lord, “O Principal, open Thine eyes as Mary once again brought that sheep to school and the children will not learn today for all they do is laugh” Thus said the Lord, again, “O Principal, The Superintendent will have your job!”
- Mary managed many mini muttons modest mammal, milky mane. Moving meekly, matching maiden, Mary’s movement made it main. Strolling straight side spotted schoolhouse students snickered, started smiling seeing sheep brought to them to *smiech.
- Mary on the banks of White River “behold” she said as a boiling cloud appeared. “baaaaaaa” came a voice and huddled children began to laugh, no longer afraid. But! The principal whose voice was gurgling blood said the “baaaaaaa” need to be silenced. Words. Blood will drip from the skies if you let your homework slide to play.
- Mary’s little lamb was quite famous. As the grandson of Wooly whose family went back to the Great St. Louis Ram who begat St. Louis Blues who begat St. Louis who begat Mary’s little lamb, Louis who begat Mary’s little lamb, Louie. Each in that family could make any child laugh in school and even church.
- Prophecy, 2 Alliteration Apocalyptic 4. Genealogy *smiech Polish for laughter
May your life be filled with mazel, your home be full of simchas, and you should always stay gezunt and strong!
Pat Pickett, OblSB
