In the face of all the breastfeeding in church incidents lately

[annettemarie]

this was an especially timely article.
Mother’s milk promoters tap image of Virgin Mary breastfeeding Jesus

“Breastfeeding is a tenet of Christianity because you give of yourself. Because of oxytocin, you forget about yourself; it’s the renunciation of yourself for the service and sacrifice of another being. This, in general, is the pillar of altruism and compassion,” he explains.

[proudmomof4]

Thanks for posting!

[GreenGranolaMama]

Awesome! I wonder if they were cosleepers as well?

[kriket]

Originally Posted by GreenGranolaMama

Awesome! I wonder if they were cosleepers as well?

I'm sure it was generational cosleeping! Not saying I want to share a bed with my parents... I am glad for that evolution.

I love that they are calling for more pics of Mary nursing. I think they are some of the most feminine and powerful religious pics! Women often seem under cut in religion I would love to see this give women some wind in their sails!

[yamilee21]

I was in Montreal for Christmas, and went to see an exhibit of Nativity scenes from around the world at the Oratoire Saint Joseph. There were three (out of 180) in which Mary was depicted breastfeeding; all three happened to be from African countries.