Friday of Third Week of Advent
Mary's "yes" to being the Virgin who gives birth to Emmanuel is a "yes" that still affects us today. We have her to thank for our savior being born for us. In contrast to yesterday's Gospel, in which Zechariah is more incredulous of the angel's message when he says, "How shall I know this?", Mary simply wonders "How can this be?", how will this all happen? With the explanation that the Spirit will make it possible, Mary responds with an enthusiastic "yes" when she says, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.”
May we follow the example of Mary in saying yes to God's call for us.
Altar of the Crucifixion at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
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