Meditation Minute

My Dearest Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior, for he has looked upon his lowly servant.”

Gospel Reading: Luke 1:46 – 56

Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior, for he has looked upon his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name. He has mercy on those who fear Him in every generation. He has shown the strength of His arm, and has scattered the proud in their conceit. He has cast down the mighty from their thrones and has lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich He has sent away empty. He has come to the help of his servant Israel for he remembered his promise of mercy, the promise he made to our fathers, to Abraham and his children forever.” Mary remained with Elizabeth about three months and then returned to her home.

In today’s Gospel reading, Mary rejoices because God has found special favor in her. She was called by God and she answered the call not knowing what would be expected of her. She had to blindly accept the call of God without any knowledge of what was in store for her or for her son. We too should hunger for God’s favor that he would call us into action to do his will. Those who hunger for God will be filled with the joy and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ. It will allow us to share in God’s unending love and mercy. What better way to share in God’s love, then to say “yes” to his call. As we prepare for Christ’s birth, we are also preparing for our own rebirth into new life. We are all members of the mystical body of Christ; therefore, we are awaiting our own birth into the eternal joy and love which God gave to this world. As we partake of the Eucharist, we answer “yes” to God as did Mary. When you go to church this Christmas day and approach the table of our Lord, say “AMEN” with the commitment that Mary expressed when she said yes to the Angel Gabriel. Let those around you know that you have committed your life to God. Let the people know that you say “YES” to everything that Christ has offered you. Remember, you are the greatest gift you can give to God. No matter what has happened to you on this earth; no matter how rich or poor you are, the greatest thing you can offer to the Christ child is your life. When you say AMEN, let him know it is with great pleasure and obedience that you offer your life to him at His alter because my soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior, for he has looked upon his lowly servant.

A Simple Pray

Lord Jesus, I am your Servant – Amen.

Yours in Christ

Michael Marcon