Mary said, “My
soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my
savior.’” (Lk 1:45, 46)
Today’s Passage: Lk 1:46-56
Meditation: Today’s meditation verse, or rather mother Mary
herself, rightly prepares each one of us for the adjoining Christmas. Mary is
praising God for his being savior, for his mercy, and for his righteousness. In
the previous passage (Lk 1:39-45) we saw her hurriedly going to her kinswoman Elizabeth’s
house, and staying back there served her for three months. All these vividly
manifest before us a guideline as to what kind of life a Christian should lead
in this world.
In every nook and corner of the town or village we
find in these days people making merry and celebrating Christmas. Event
management groups are also alive around big malls offering new amusement
programs. However, the Christmas joy or the great joy Mary discloses today is
very different from them. Mary said, “My soul proclaims the greatness of the
Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior.” (Lk 1:45, 46) It is the great
occasion of meeting our savior, Jesus Christ.
Just before Christmas this reflection helps us
review afresh and do whatever possible even in this finishing point. We are
receiving Jesus on the Christmas day with a mission. Mary received the word of
God and led a life worthy of it. Christmas prepares us also for this mission;
mission of proclaiming salvation to all in and through our gospel life. Unless
and until we are not prepared for this mission, our Christmas will not make
rejoice in the soul.
Mary received the eternal word not only into her
womb, but also to her immaculate heart. This is very important in our life. We
may receive him into our houses, offices, institutions, but if we receive him
not into our hearts, it is of no use. In this Christmas season let remember
that if the infant Jesus we place in our cribs remain only there and do not
enter into our hearts, the joy Mary proclaims today will not be for us. Let us
not be robbed of the real joy of the Christmas!
Prayer: Lord God, we
thank you and praise you for your daily eternal bread. Lord we thank you and
praise for the real heavenly gift of our mamma Mary. We do believe that Mary’s
“magnificat” was a real eye opener for us. Many a time we were after the
worldly and bodily pleasures and each celebration was merely an occasion for
that. The Israelites were taught the importance of Passover and other Jewish
feasts. Lord teach us to know the real meaning behind every celebration that we
may remember your interventions in the history. We ask this through Christ our
Lord. Amen!
Greetings: God is with you! Have a nice and blissful Monday…
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