Today's advent reflection reminds us that we set aside a day every week to remember God's creative power. On the tenth day of advent this year, we remember a particular member of God's creation - Mary - while today's Gospel begins the Christmas story.
Mary, a young woman engaged to be married, is visited by an angel and recieves a very unique call from God. Without understanding how any of the details would work out, she agreeed to become God's mother. As I reflected on the Gospel today, I couldn't help but wonder about the thoughts than ran through her head after the angel left her. Was she dreaming, or was she really visited by an angel? What makes her so special that God wanted her for this task? How on earth was she going to explain this to Joseph?
Although we know the end of the story, Mary didn't. Yet she wholeheartedly agreed to do whatever God wanted. She had faith that God would see her through whatever trials would come - and He did.
I was deeply encouraged today when I considered these things. Today, at work, I found myself looking up to heaven and asking God why on earth He decided this year of service was such a good idea. As they say in the motherhouse, only God knows, and He's not telling. Mary's act of faith reminds me that I only need to follow God's will; God will take care of the rest.
PS Sorry for the late post I worked today....Happy Advent everybody!!!
-Kira
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