December 22, 2013 │
4th Sunday of Advent
Mary’s Visit
Reflection
Remember the story in the Gospel of Mary going to visit her cousin, Elizabeth? It is a truly wonderful story of how they met that day. For both of these faithful women, the unfolding of God’s purpose and power was before them. In these holy moments, both hearts were aroused with divine passion.
Likewise for us in these final days of Advent. Let Mary’s Visit be to your own house. She brings Christ with her. Keep your focus on this, that faithfulness is not mere lip service, but
actually translates into actions, such as giving birth, feeding the hungry crowds, calling others to truth, or giving up your life for love. Mary’s journey was not easy, but she did not travel it alone. We may also be called to difficult work, but we can always count on God to be with us through the ones given to us as companions.
Share with others or ponder alone
Who is your spiritual companion? To whom would you go at
times of mystery and need, as Mary did to Elizabeth?
Take action
Think of those whom you know for whom there is no one to
offer support and love. These may be people living very near to you.
O God, in Mary’s Visit we see great signs of hope and encouragement for us. Thank you for sending people into our lives to love and support us. Amen.
Used with Permission
Author: Bill Huebsch