THOSE WHO HEAR THE WORD
Recall Mary's canticle:
"...all generations will call me blessed" (LK 1:48). Jesus Christ
adds to Mary's words by pointing to the source of all true blessedness and
happiness,
Who do you admire the most? Recall Mary's
canticle: "...all generations will call me blessed" (LK 1:48). Jesus
Christ adds to Mary's words by pointing to the source of all true blessedness
and happiness, which is union with God our Father in heart, mind and will. Mary
humbly submitted herself to the miraculous plan of God for the Incarnation of
His only Son - the Word of God made flesh in her womb - by declaring,
"Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be done to me according to
your word" (Lk 1:38). Mary heard the word spoken to her by the angel and
she believed it!
Our goal in life - the very reason for which
we were created in the first place - is union with our heavenly Father. We were
made for God and our hearts are restless until they rest in Him. Our adoption
as sons and daughters of God transforms all our relationships and requires a
new order of loyalty to Him. It's a hunger for God and for His Word!
May we remember the salvation that God grants
is directly related to the concrete, faithful living out of His loving
commands. The goodness in all this is that salvation is within the reach of
every person. It is not about how much we know or whether we belong to the
right group or say the acceptable words. It is all about how we live our lives
in accordance with God's holy will.
In today's Responsorial Psalm we acclaim,
"Light dawns for the just; and gladness, for the upright of heart. Rejoice
in the Lord, you just" (Ps 97:11, 12a). Our daily life demonstrates what
we really believe!