Feast of the Assumption: Luke 1:39-56
Today’s
Gospel is a familiar one. It is the story of Mary going to visit her
cousin, Elizabeth. Perhaps Mary had just realized that she was
pregnant. Can you imagine finding yourself pregnant when you hadn’t
even “been” with a man? What must have gone through Mary’s mind? How
could this have happened?
Mary
needed someone she could talk with about this news. She needed someone
she could trust! Someone who might believe her and trust that her story
was true! She needed to talk with another woman who also had gotten
pregnant in unusual circumstances. I would also guess that Mary must
have been concerned that Elizabeth would not believe her story. It was
too fantastic! Too unbelievable!
Most
likely we will never be in this situation. However, we all have times
when we need to talk with another about a “wondrous but frightening”
happening in our lives. We can and need to talk with God! However,
most often we also need to confide in someone “with skin”--- another
person who will listen with an open heart and not judge us! We all need
someone to be on the journey with us. We need someone who knows what
truly is going on in our lives and in our hearts. Who is this person in
your life? Pray for the grace to share your heart with someone you
trust!
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