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MariaChristi
Guest
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
This morning, as I prayed the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary, it occurred to me that the Gospels record words spoken by Mary, and yet some people will say there is so “little” in Scripture concerning Mary. I wonder how many really listen and hear the beauty of Mary’s words as well as her actions. It is the same with words recorded by the Gospel writers of what Jesus said and did. How many take time to listen – really listen?
I was blessed by Mary’s first word in the Gospel of Luke: “How?” Mary listens to the Angel’s message from God and the first word Mary says is: “How?” What an encouraging word for all of us who want to do God’s Will, who earnestly seek to please Him, to hear our Mother ask: “How can this be since…”
Unlike Zechariah’s question of disbelief, Mary’s question stems from her desire to do what God desires. Mary only asks how she is to do what He asks of her.
Immediately I thought of Mary’s words at Cana when Mary tells the servants, concerning her Son, “Do whatever He tells you”. Mary knows that God speaks to us and gives us the graces we need to do whatever He asks. How Good God is to give us such a Mother, who teaches us by word and example how to listen, and what to say or do! How Good Jesus is to tell us: “Behold your Mother”.
This morning, as I prayed the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary, it occurred to me that the Gospels record words spoken by Mary, and yet some people will say there is so “little” in Scripture concerning Mary. I wonder how many really listen and hear the beauty of Mary’s words as well as her actions. It is the same with words recorded by the Gospel writers of what Jesus said and did. How many take time to listen – really listen?
I was blessed by Mary’s first word in the Gospel of Luke: “How?” Mary listens to the Angel’s message from God and the first word Mary says is: “How?” What an encouraging word for all of us who want to do God’s Will, who earnestly seek to please Him, to hear our Mother ask: “How can this be since…”
Unlike Zechariah’s question of disbelief, Mary’s question stems from her desire to do what God desires. Mary only asks how she is to do what He asks of her.
Immediately I thought of Mary’s words at Cana when Mary tells the servants, concerning her Son, “Do whatever He tells you”. Mary knows that God speaks to us and gives us the graces we need to do whatever He asks. How Good God is to give us such a Mother, who teaches us by word and example how to listen, and what to say or do! How Good Jesus is to tell us: “Behold your Mother”.
