Spending Advent With Mary, The Mother Of Jesus
Mary’s Happiness
Reflection
Deep down, we know that our happiness as humans can only come from being united with God. We know that we long for God. Mary knew this, too. Without question, she could certainly have gone on with her life and not given her assent to God’s invitation to her. But she knew her heart, and her heart longed for God. Her happiness depended on her following a course in her life which led her to follow God’s direction.
On this Advent day, ponder this in your own heart. We are moving toward the Feast of Christmas and the culture around us is promising happiness as the result of many things; eating,
drinking, buying, having. But be like Mary today. Clarify for yourself the true source of deep happiness, lasting joy.
If you are one of those lost sheep Jesus mentions in the Gospel, today is the day for you to come home again. Return to Christ, and allow him to make you eternally happy.
Share with others or ponder alone
What makes you happiest?
Take action
“The gift you have received, give as a gift,” as today’s
Gospel suggests. Share your own insight of faith with someone else today.
Prayer for today
God our Father, you have called us to live in your light.
You promise us salvation. Keep us in the love of your Spirit. Amen.
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Author: Bill Huebsch