A Precious and Chosen Vessel
Connie Lynn Reilly (1951– )
- Medium
United States
ca. 2009
Oil on canvas
"Mary, the mother of Jesus, learned that she would be overcome by the Holy Ghost and would give birth to the Savior of the world. We are told in Alma 7:9–10: “The Son of God . . . shall be born of Mary, . . . a precious and chosen vessel.” Mary was an example to all women. Mary could hear the voice of God because of her worthiness, and she could respond because of her humble faith and complete trust in her Heavenly Father. This painting depicts some of Mary’s righteous qualities and personal characteristics, such as her purity and virtue, faith and obedience, her willingness to listen and subject her will to the Father’s, and her humility and personal strength. This painting is a reminder to women of all ages of their potential to become chosen vessels of the Lord by following Mary’s righteous example."