December 22, 2010
D A I L Y G O S P E L
Mary rejoices in the blessings God has given her — not to exult in her status as a recipient of God’s blessings, but in the humility of a true servant of God. Mary knows that her life is a gift from God and she wants us all to know that this is how she sees it. Let us never forget that we owe all good things and goodness in our lives to the mercy of God. Let us also pray that we will live with the humility and obedience of Mary so that we will bear the maximum fruit for God.
Luke 1:46-56
46 Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; 47 my spirit rejoices in God my savior. 48 For he has looked upon his handmaid’s lowliness; behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed. 49 The Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. 50 His mercy is from age to age to those who fear him. 51 He has shown might with his arm, dispersed the arrogant of mind and heart. 52 He has thrown down the rulers from their thrones but lifted up the lowly. 53 The hungry he has filled with good things; the rich he has sent away empty. 54 He has helped Israel his servant, remembering his mercy, 55 according to his promise to our fathers, to Abraham and to his descendants forever.” 56 Mary remained with her about three months and then returned to her home.
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