One of my favorite Advent carols tells the story of the visitation of the angel Gabriel to Mary. The story speaks for itself but makes me ask myself: When God invites me to do something for him, do I respond with the humility and joy and deep faith of Mary? Thinking about the unexpected appearance of the angel and the incredible request from God makes me realize how much more I need to become like Mary. As she meekly bowed her head and spoke with gentleness of praising and magnifying God’s holy name to do whatever pleased God, we indeed celebrate and honor her as the most highly favored lady.
The angel Gabriel from heaven came, with wings as drifted snow, with eyes as flame: “All hail to thee, O lowly maiden Mary, most highly favored lady.” Gloria!
Holy child of Bethlehem, make me more like Mary, willing to do whatever you ask. Amen.
by Lou Schaffer
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