It is this meeting, The Visitation, that we celebrate today.
John the Baptist, unborn, leaped for joy in Elizabeth's womb. He sensed the Presence of Jesus. Two women meet. Elizabeth seemed to be too old to have a child, but she was destined to bear a son John, the last prophet of the Old Covenant; Mary, seemed to be not ready to have a child, but she was destined to bear a Son Jesus, the One Who was the beginning of the New Covenant.
And Mary said: "My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior. For He has looked upon His handmaid's lowliness; behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed. The Mighty One has done great things for me, and Holy is His Name. Luke 1:46-49
On this day, find a quiet place to ponder the Visitation. Ask Mary to come into your home and visit with you. As you spend time with Mary, share with her all the things on your heart. She is your Mother. Ask her to help you have faith and expectant hope like she does.
Mary traveled. in haste, to be with her cousin. She went to serve. Her act of self-giving teaches us how to serve one another. Imagine the joy both women experienced in sharing the miraculous events that they were both "with child." Our God is a God of surprises! He loves to delight us and often does the unexpected. He wants you to trust in Him and to expect miracles for nothing is impossible with God.
For nothing will be impossible for God. Luke 1:37
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