Spending Advent With Mary, The Mother Of Jesus
December 9, 2013 │
Monday of the 2nd Week of Advent
Mary’s Awe
Reflection
When you read the amazing Gospel story about how astonished the crowds were by Jesus’ power to heal, you have to wonder whether Mary herself, when she heard or saw things like this, must also have been quite in awe. Being in awe is part of our Advent journey – in awe of the bright lights, saved for this time of year. In awe of the kindness of strangers, which this season seems to arouse. In awe of the event we celebrate: God coming to visit us in the person of Jesus Christ, his own son, born of Mary, the Blessed Virgin Mary.
We share in Mary’s Awe, which must have begun that day when she was first visited by God’s messenger, Gabriel. Her awe must surely have continued as she watched her son grow in
wisdom and grace. And then when those first dramatic ministry events unfolded, Mary must have stood among the crowds, marveling at God’s power in this son of hers.
This Advent, let yourself be filled with Mary’s Awe.
Share with others or ponder alone
What arouses a sense of awe in you?
Take action
Undertake today an act of kindness to someone who is a complete stranger to you.
Prayer for today
O God, your grace arouses in us a great faith and powerful
sense of awe. Help me see and hear your words and deeds in my own life, and let
them lead me to a sense of wonder. Amen.
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Author: Bill Huebsch