“And Mary kept
all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.” - Lk 2:16-21
As
we enter into the new year, the solemnity of Mary is ours to imitate.
Reflecting and savoring is the core of her faith and essence of her sanctity.
Mary gives us an example that each genuine choice reveals who we are on our
journey towards God. Mary could have considered herself to be a treasure and
reflected on her own importance and felt its power. Instead, she chose to view
them as gifts of His graciousness. Mary let God be God and believed He inspired
her to be herself. And because Mary chose God freely, she knew no chains and
allowed Him to shine upon her, look at her kindly, bless her, and give her
peace. She revealed to us how prayer made it possible for her obedience to God
and God’s will, even when the outcome was not clear. Mary models the path of
discipleship for us.
At
the cusp of new beginnings we are encouraged to the same degree and depth in
our lives, where all is treasured and reflected in our hearts. This reflection
process enables us to maintain a conscious awareness of where we have been and
where God will continue to lead us. Change is inevitable, but growth is
personal. It comes from enhancing our awareness of what life could possibly be
when we follow God.
Will I learn to
say ‘yes’ with less and less conditions?
Do I have the
faith, openness, and courage to respond to God’s signs in my own life?”
Reflected
by Tam Lontok
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