Mary, a young, innocent woman with an abundance of grace and faith, said yes to God’s messenger Gabriel.
She did not understand how God’s will was to come about, yet she accepted it and her role in it.
We look forward to Jesus’ coming. Are we ready to say yes to His plan for us, even though it’s a mystery for us too?
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The Christ-child lay on Mary’s lap, His hair was like a light.
(O weary, weary were the world, But here is all aright.)
The Christ-child lay on Mary’s breast.
His hair was like a star.
(O stern and cunning are the kings, But here the true hearts are.)
The Christ-child lay on Mary’s Heart, His hair was like a fire.
(O weary, weary is the world, But here the world’s desire.)
The Christ-child stood on Mary’s knee, His hair was like a crown, And all the flowers looked up at Him, And all the stars looked down.
GK Chesterton
Readings : Fourth Sunday of Advent | USCCB