Like Mary

Author: Chrisma C. Bangaoil
Like Mary, are we ready to respond with unconditional obedience, humility, and readiness to God's call? Let our hearts be open to His invitation to love.
Reflection Date: December 12, 2024 Thursday of the Second Week of Advent
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Daily Readings: Zechariah 2:14-17 or Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Luke 1:26-38 or Luke 1:39-47

In today’s Gospel options, we read about Mary. The first highlights her unconditional obedience, while the second speaks of her humility and readiness.

Mary’s obedience was not blind. In the Gospel, we see Mary asking the angel, “How can this be?” However, her question was not one of stubbornness but of a desire to understand. When Mary said yes, it was with full understanding and acceptance. She was fully aware of what she was agreeing to.

Mary’s humility and readiness are also evident when she hastily goes to visit her cousin Elizabeth. The news of her bearing a Savior did not change her. She remained quick to act and do what was needed.

Are we like Mary in our obedience, readiness, and humility? Or is our obedience conditional, our readiness half-hearted, and our humility selective? Does our obedience come with a price?

Today, we are reminded that our actions should not be dictated by external pressures but should flow as a response to God’s invitation to love. Like Mary, may we always find genuine obedience, readiness, and humility in our hearts to respond to God’s will and calling.

A Call to Action for Catholic Living: Like Mary, embrace genuine obedience, readiness, and humility. Say yes to God's call with a loving and faithful heart.