Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Advent – Luke 1:26-38
We all know the story of the
angel’s appearance to Mary, the message that was proclaimed to Mary, as well as
Mary’s response. It is clear by her immediate response to the angel that
Mary was a woman of deep faith and trust. Yet, being human, she also had
to be puzzled, shocked, and uncertain about what the angel’s announcement would
mean for her.
What a model Mary is for us!
Mary truly was an amazing and holy woman. Yet she was very human.
Luke writes: “Mary was greatly troubled by the angel’s message.” What
were the thoughts and emotions that raced through Mary’s mind and heart when
she heard the angel’s words? Did she think she was going crazy? The
whole situation was unbelievable.
However, Mary was deeply rooted in
God. Even though she was confused and most likely unnerved, Mary was open
and receptive to God and to God’s call. Mary must have wondered what this
would mean for her and her life, as well as for her betrothal to Joseph.
How would this unfold? What was she to tell her parents? Yet Mary
simply had complete faith and trust in God. She freely and willingly
assented to God’s plan for her!
Most likely, we will not have an
angel appearing to us asking us to bear God’s child. However, even if an
angel does not come to us, we also are called to be “Christ Bearers.” How
will we respond to God’s call? Will we trust the God who is calling
us? Will we believe that God will walk this road with us? When we
are fearful, we can turn to Mary. She will journey with us. And she
will remind us that our God is a God who is completely trustworthy. Today
and every day, may we ask Mary to journey with us!
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