Reading:
Luke 1: 26-38
from Pope St. John Paul II;
Redemptoris Mater, 39
Reflection:
With Day 20, this begins the week that focuses on knowledge of Mary. Her own life is consecrated to Jesus, and by drawing myself closer to her and contemplating her, she'll naturally lead me to Jesus.
She was so open to God's call for her to be the mother of His Son. What heart she must have to be able to love the Lord in the most intimate way humanly possible! She willingly accepted her call to motherhood. By her example, she offers herself as a total gift to God.
How often does God call me to do His will and I submit to it? Probably not often as I should. No, I know I find that to be challenging. But I can look to Mary as an incomparable model to what it means to follow God's will.
Response:
Opening my heart to Mary and seeking hers to better understand her nearness and love for Christ.
And praying a Rosary to further contemplate His life through hers.
Totus tuus,
-JD
