After the Annunciation, Mary goes to her cousin Elisabeth’s home in the hill country of Judah. As soon as Mary’s greeting reaches Elizabeth’s ears, the baby in her womb “leaped for joy,” and she was “filled with the Holy Spirit.” (LK 1:39-49).
It is in Elizabeth’s final words to Mary that we find the key to understanding why she is honored, namely, because of her faith, humility and courage. Mary encourages us to submit to God’s
will and to be committed in the mission of the Church by presenting Jesus to others.
Today is the fourth and last Sunday of Advent. We will be celebrating Christmas soon. We have a living example of how to best receive our Lord Jesus when He comes once again this Christmas. In order to welcome Him, we need to be in a state of grace, and willing to stop sinning that turns us away from God’s love.
Are we ready now, after four weeks of Advent to welcome Jesus and Mary afresh into our lives this Christmas?
“Lord, make us turn to You, and let us see Your face and we shall be saved,” (Ps 79).
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