In today’s gospel we have the visit of Mary to Elizabeth. Mary entered the house of Elizabeth and greeted her. When Mary greeted her the baby in Elizabeth’s womb leaped in joy and she was filled with Holy Spirit.
Under the influence of the Spirit Elizabeth proclaimed the uniqueness about Mary and her child. She said, “blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb”. Elizabeth was the first person to know about the arrival of Messiah other than Mary.
Elizabeth rejoiced over Mary’s call and called the baby in her womb ‘My Lord’. Mary’s ‘Yes’ to God’s call brought the good news of salvation to the world. When I say yes to the will of God, I become good news to the people around me. Mother Mary’s visit bearing Jesus in her womb brought joy to Elizabeth and her baby.
As we are nearing the celebration of Christmas let us give ourselves to the power of the Spirit and make known the presence of Jesus through our service and kind deeds.
Vimal Kumar csc - Readings: Zeph 3: 14- 18; Lk 1: 39 – 56 The presence of the Holy Spirit is evident in the lives of Christ, Mary, the Church, and in ours too. Today we celebrate the feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mary made a…
By Leon Bent - After the Annunciation, Mary is confused - surely you would be perplexed, if you were Mary. Who can she talk to about this strange happening? Her mother? Her rabbi? The only person she knows who would understand her is her cousin Elizabeth. The angel had told…
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Vimal Kumar csc - Readings: Zeph 3: 14- 18; Lk 1: 39 – 56 The presence of the Holy Spirit is evident in the lives of Christ, Mary, the Church, and in ours too. Today we celebrate the feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mary made a…
By Leon Bent - After the Annunciation, Mary is confused - surely you would be perplexed, if you were Mary. Who can she talk to about this strange happening? Her mother? Her rabbi? The only person she knows who would understand her is her cousin Elizabeth. The angel had told…
Fourth Sunday of Advent December 22, 2024 Micah 5:1-4; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-44 Today’s Gospel tells us the touching story of Mary visiting her cousin Elizabeth and the recognition of the baby Mary was carrying in her womb as the long-awaited saviour. This visitation serves to bring together the two…
