Rio Grande Valley Catholic Men's Fellowship, McAllen, TX (2026)

10/06/2022

"The most important reason for strongly encouraging the practice of the Rosary is that it represents a most effective means of fostering among the faithful that commitment to the contemplation of the Christian mystery... a genuine training in holiness." Apostolic Letter "Rosarium Virginis Mariae" of the Supreme Pontiff John Paul II (October 2002)

12/27/2020

First Sunday of the Third Day of Christmas
December 27, 2020
Feast Day of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

Jesus is Named

21 A week later, when the time came for the baby to be circumcised, he was named Jesus, the name which the angel had given him before he had been conceived.

Jesus is Presented in the Temple

22 The time came for Joseph and Mary to perform the ceremony of purification, as the Law of Moses commanded. So they took the child to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, 23as it is written in the law of the Lord: “Every firstborn male is to be dedicated to the Lord.” 24They also went to offer a sacrifice of a pair of doves or two young pigeons, as required by the law of the Lord.
25At that time there was a man named Simeon living in Jerusalem. He was a good, God-fearing man and was waiting for Israel to be saved. The Holy Spirit was with him 26and had assured him that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's promised Messiah. 27Led by the Spirit, Simeon went into the Temple. When the parents brought the child Jesus into the Temple to do for him what the Law required, 28Simeon took the child in his arms and gave thanks to God:
29“Now, Lord, you have kept your promise,
and you may let your servant go in peace.
30With my own eyes I have seen your salvation,
31which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples:
32 A light to reveal your will to the Gentiles
and bring glory to your people Israel.”
33The child's father and mother were amazed at the things Simeon said about him. 34Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother, “This child is chosen by God for the destruction and the salvation of many in Israel. He will be a sign from God which many people will speak against 35and so reveal their secret thoughts. And sorrow, like a sharp sword, will break your own heart.”
36-37There was a very old prophet, a widow named Anna, daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of Asher. She had been married for only seven years and was now 84 years old. She never left the Temple; day and night she worshipped God, fasting and praying. 38That very same hour she arrived and gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were waiting for God to set Jerusalem free.

The Return to Nazareth

39 When Joseph and Mary had finished doing all that was required by the law of the Lord, they returned to their home town of Nazareth in Galilee. 40The child grew and became strong; he was full of wisdom, and God's blessings were upon him.

"Be subject to one another out of reverence for Christ"
(Ephesians 5:21)

Psalmody

Ant.1
When his parents brought the Child Jesus into the temple, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God.

Psalm 24
The Lord's is the earth and its fullness,
the world and all its peoples.
It is he who set it on the seas;
on the waters he made it firm.

Who shall climb the mountain of the Lord?
Who shall stand in his holy place?
The man with clean handsand pure heart,
who desiresnot worthless things,
who has not sworn so as to deceive his neighbor.

He shall receive blessings from the Lord
and reward from the God who saves him
Such are the men who seek him,
seek the face of the God of Jacob.

O gates lift high your heads;
grow higher,
ancient doors.
Let him enter,
the king of glory!

Who is the king of glory!
The Lord, the mighty, the valiant,
the Lord, the valiant in war.

O gates, lift high your heads;
grow higher,
ancient doors.
Let him enter, the king of glory!

Who is he, the king of glory?
He, the Lord of armies,
he is the king of glory.

Glory to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
-as it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

Ant.1
When his parents brought the Child Jesus into the temple, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God.

Ant. 2
The Magi entered the house and found the child with Mary, his mother.

It is in today's Gospel that we find the definition of a Holy Family that fears the Lord. We find the family together, in obedience to the traditions set forth by God and we find ourselves being invited to take the Child Jesus in our arms and praise God.

The Christmas journey is a wonderful gift that God has given us, and it begins in the family. Many of us would not dare to consider oiurselves holy or our family because we are so eager to recognize those differences and imperfections that we can see in ourselves, just as easily as we see those imperfections in our own family members.

There is a subtle challenge this Christmas season to consider the alternative. There is only one Creator! He is perfect! It is He that made everything to include us, and our families. The Good News has been born and has revealed Himself among us. He is perfect!
He is the perfect offering we make and acknowledge in everything that we are. Just consider that God is immense, and consider that there isn't anything that God can't do.

In our baptisms, in our sacraments, in Christ, we are perfect. Maybe it is time to acknowledge this and be mindful of those good things we have been given, those pearls, that crown, those vestments, and our temples.

Instead of Simeon, put your name in Simeon's place.

(Your name) took the child in his arms and gave thanks to God:

“Now, Lord, you have kept your promise,
and you may let your servant go in peace.
With my own eyes I have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples:
A light to reveal your will to the Gentiles
and bring glory to your people Israel.”

We do this at every Eucharistic Celebration.
Merry Christmas!

Take some time to withdraw.
Be still.
Be silent.
Listen.

Write about it afterwards.

12/26/2020

The Nativity of the Lord
December 25, 2020

Christmas Midnight Mass

Luke 2: 1-14

In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus
that the whole world should be enrolled.
This was the first enrollment,
when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
So all went to be enrolled, each to his own home town.
And Joseph too went up from Galileefrom the town of
Nazareth to Judea, the city of David that is called Bethlehem,
because he was of the house and family of David,
to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child.
While they were there, the time came for her to have her
child, and she gave birth to her firstborn son.
She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger,
because ther was no room for them in the inn.
Now there were shepherd in that region living in the fields
and keeping the night watch over their flock.
The angel of the Lord appeared to them
and the glory of the Lord shone around them,
and they were struck with great fear.
The angel said to them,
"Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you the good news
of great joy that will be for all people.
For today in the city of David a savior has been born for
you who is Jesus Christ and Lord. And this will be a sign for you:
you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and
lying in a manger."
And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host
with the angel, praising God and saying:
"Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those
on whom his favor rests."

Luke 2: 1-14: "There were shepherds in that region living in the fields and keeping the night watch over their flock."

Shepherds took care of sheep, and witnessed the angel's presence. All creation is present in this scene. The Child Jesus brings peace precisely because in his person God has come close to the world of the human beings. The closeness of God is the salvation of man because it opens a way of communion between heaven and earth. But we must take the offered path! The shepherd took the road to Jesus to recieve salvation that had come close through Mary's Son. We must give this testimony of the closeness of God and the path that leads to life. This testimony is the cause of joy for the angels.

Oh what a path! God gives abundantly and in the Gospel, filled with invitation and gifts we see the image of our Eucharistic Celebration!
Themessage to be enrolled into the house of David with Joseph and His spouse! The first enrollment ever!

We see that God has ordained His Shepherds and that it is God's glory that shines around them. We see the heavens and the earth in union giving God glory and the hope of favor that God desires to give to His people.

The Good News is the savior is born and He is with us!
Take some time to enjoy the gifts of heaven in Mass and allow yourself to be enamored by God's love for you.

Joy to the World, the Lord has Come.
Let Earth recieve the King!

Merry Christmas...

Christmas at every mass and everyday!

Take some time to reflect on th image of the Gospel and the Holy Mass,
Take some time in solitude and in silence.
Be still.
Listen.

Write about it afterwards....

12/24/2020

Thursday of the Fourth Week of Advent
December 24, 2020

Christmas Eve Mass in the Morning
Luke 1: 67-79

Zechariah his father, filled with the Holy Spirit,
prophesied saying:
"Blessed is the Lord, the God of Israel;
for he has come to his people and set them free.
He has raised up for us a mighty Savior,
born of the house of his servant David.
Through his prophets he promised of old
that he would save us from our enemies,
from the hands of all who hate us.
He promised to show mercy to our fathers
and to remember his holy covenant.
This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham:
to set us free from the hand of our enemies,
free to worship him without fear,
holy and righteous in his sight
all the days of our life.
You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High,
for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way,
to give his people knowledge of salvation
by the forgiveness of their sins.
In the tender compassion of our God
the dawn from on high shall break upon us,
to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of
death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace."

Lk1: "Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; for he has visited and redeemedhis people forever."

God's visit becomes redemption when he is welcomed.

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"The dawn from on high shall break upon us, to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death" The God made man arrives as the dawn from on high so that men might know that to be humanized in truth is to accept to be transfigured in grace.

Lord, you are so close-at every moment, but especially now,in this sacred moment. With great anticipation during this season of Advent, we have longed for this holy night. Help us to make whatever final preparations are necessary to give your Son, the Radiant Dawn, a worthy welcome when he comes.

O good St. Joseph, your love and devotion made the humblest of mangers fit for the Lord of lords. Stay with us, that together we may render fitting praise to the newborn King at his birth.

Psalmody

Ant. 1 Their own strength could not save them;
it was your strength and the light of your face.

Psalm 44
The misfortune of God's people

We triumph over all these things through him who loved us (Romans 8: 37)

I

We heard with our own ears,
O God,
our fathers have told us the story of the things you did in their days,
you yourself,
in days long ago.

To plant them you uprooted the nations;
to let them spread you laid peoples low.
No sword of their own won the land;
no arm of their own brought them victory.
It was your right hand,
your arm and the light of your face;
for you loved them.

It is you, my king, my God,
who granted victories to Jacob.
Through you we beat down our foes;
in your name we trampled down our aggressors.

For it was not in my bow that I trusted
nor yet was I saved by my sword:
it was you who saved us from our foes,
it was you who put our foes to shame.
All day long our boast was in God
and we praised your name without ceasing.

Glory to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
-as it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

Ant. Their own strength could not save them;
it was your strength and the light of your face.

Ant. 2 Turn back to the Lord; he will not hide his face.

There is a calm that lingers before a storm. It is a stillness that allows everything to settle. We recall the key questions of life, mentioned in the beginning by our Bishop, at the start of the book.
How should we walk, and where are we going? We have been walking on this journey together, as a people of God. This part of the pilgrimmage we have made those preparations and made room for Him in our Inns.

There is a frequented mystery for those who pray the rosary, more specifically during the joyful mysteries, finding Jesus in the Temple,
where God's people have traveled together to and from the Temple. This is the Wisdom of God. He has left us this wonderful Church and a history that we relive like the Seasons.

Many say that God does not speak, but I find that He does. He has even spoken to us in our own tongues! We are a Eucharistic people, a people of Thanksgiving. In this particular part of our journey we have been given two examples of how we are inspired by the Holy Spirit to boldly praise God when we recieve the Good News! They are prayed faithfully by those who pray the Divine Office, which is the prayer of the Church. In these prayers, like some of the others that are chronicled in the Holy Bible have amazing parallels that not only teach but fill our chalices with hope and joy.

It is a good time to be still. A better time to live the moment. Many of us know this story, but to renew it, and make those walks creates the bond of frienship with ourselves and with our maker. One of Christ's final prayers before he laid it all down on the line for us was that we remain in Him as He remains in the Father. How else do you remain in Him if not by remaining faithful to the traditions He has already provided?

I leave you with this from the prophet Isaiah, that you may be filled with hope...

The Road of Holiness
35 The desert will rejoice,
and flowers will bloom in the wastelands.
2 The desert will sing and shout for joy;
it will be as beautiful as the Lebanon Mountains
and as fertile as the fields of Carmel and Sharon.
Everyone will see the Lord's splendor,
see his greatness and power.

3 Give strength to hands that are tired
and to knees that tremble with weakness.
4 Tell everyone who is discouraged,
“Be strong and don't be afraid!
God is coming to your rescue,
coming to punish your enemies.”

5 The blind will be able to see,
and the deaf will hear.
6 The lame will leap and dance,
and those who cannot speak will shout for joy.
Streams of water will flow through the desert;
7 the burning sand will become a lake,
and dry land will be filled with springs.
Where jackals used to live,
marsh grass and reeds will grow.

8 There will be a highway there,
called “The Road of Holiness.”
No sinner will ever travel that road;
no fools will mislead those who follow it.[a]
9 No lions will be there;
no fierce animals will pass that way.
Those whom the Lord has rescued
will travel home by that road.
10 They will reach Jerusalem with gladness,
singing and shouting for joy.
They will be happy forever,
forever free from sorrow and grief.

Take some time to withdraw.
Prepare to be still.
Silent.
Look, Listen, and Feel....

write about it afterwards....

12/23/2020

Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Advent
December 23, 2020

Luke 1: 57-66

When the time arrived for Elizabeth to have her child
she gave birth to a son.
Her neighbors and relatives heard
that the Lord had shown his great mercy toward her,
and they rejoiced with her.
When they came on the eigth day to circumcise the child,
they were going to call him Zechariah after his father,
but his mother said in reply,
"No. He will be called John."
But they answered her,
"There is no one among your relatives who has this name."
So they made signs, asking his father what he wished him to be called.
He asked for a tablet and wrote, "John is his name,"
and all were amazed.
Immediately his mouth was opened, his tongue freed,
and he spoke blessing God.
Then fear came upon all their neighbors,
and all these matters were discussed
throughout the hill country of Judea.
All who heard these things took them to heart, saying,
"What, then, will this child be?
For surely the hand of the Lord was with him."

"His tongue was freed":

Human speech is in a certain sense stuck in a mire until the moment we realize that God has directeda word to us: the grace of being able to respond to him is a liberation of the tongue.

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Lk 1: 57-66
Zechariah asked for a tablet and wrote. "John is his name, etc."

The last word left written by the prophets was the name of the one who was going to point out by his life and death how all the prophetic words converge in Christ.

Time and again, Father, you have done the impossible and fulfilled your promises to your people. All you require is that I choose to believe and to do your will, even when things don't seem to make sense; only in that do we experience the glorious freedom of the children of God. Grant me your peace as I await the fulfillment of your word, in your time, so that I may praise you even as I wait.

Psalmody

Ant. 1 Bless the Lord, my soul; never forget all he has done for you.

Psalm 103
Praise for God's tender compassion

In the tender compassion of our God, the dawn from on high shall break upon us (Luke 1:78)

I

My soul, give thanks to the Lord,
all my being,
bless his holy name.
My soul, give thanks to the Lord
and never forget all his blessings.

It is he who forgives all your guilt,
who heals every one of your ills,
who redeems your life from the grave,
who crowns you with love
and compassion,
who fills your life with good things,
renewing your youth like an eagle's.

The Lord does deeds of justice,
gives judgement for all who are oppressed.
He made known his ways to Moses
and his deeds to Israel's sons.

Glory to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
-as it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

Ant. Bless the Lord, my soul;
never forget all he has done for you.

Ant. 2 As a father is gentle with his children,
so is the Lord with those who revere him.

"Do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing" (Matthew 6: 3)

Service requires charity and humility.

The things of God require us to have our hearts on faithfulness to his purpose. He know us, and even when we don't know it, he knows what is in our hearts.

We have a reflection on the importance of obedience. It was important for both Elizabeth and Zechariah to name the child John as the Lord had commanded through the messenger, Gabriel.

It is important to reflect on the things that can happen when we are called to fulfill our faithfulness to God. At times, even those who know us best can become obstacles or be the source of temptation. Even the"righteous" have to face these obstacles.

We can also become aware of the importance of decisions in marriages and how it is a sacred and unified entity made by God for service to Him. Even in the smallest of details, we are called to be faithful, together.

There is some foreshadowing of the sin committed in the Garden of Eden by Adam and Eve in this Gospel. We kind of see the same kind of questioning of God's command and we see the opportunity to commit the same kind of sin. God is always faithful. There was instant consolation for choosing to be obedient.

Jesus Christ, the King of Heaven, came down to serve!

The question we should be asking is who do we serve?
What are some of the things we can learn from today's Gospel reading(God's Word) other than that John the Baptist was born from Zechariah and Elizabeth?

Withdraw.
Silence.
Ponder the Gospel in your heart.
Listen.

Write about it afterwards.

12/22/2020

Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Advent
December 22, 2020

Luke 1: 46-56

Mary said:
"My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord;
my spirit rejoices in God my savior,
for he has looked upon his lowly servant.
From this day all generations will call me blessed:
the Almighty has done great things for me,
and holy is his Name.
He has mercy on those who fear him
in every generation.
He has shown the strength of his arm,
and has scattered the proud in their conceit.
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones
and has lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich he has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of his servant Israel
for he remembered his promise of mercy,
the promise he made to our fathers,
to Abraham and his children forever."
Mary remained with Elizabeth about three months
and then returned to her home.

The Church learns from Mary how to sing to God:
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"Those who refuse to be humbled cannot be saved. They cannot say with the prophet: See, God comes to my aid; the Lord is the helper of my soul. But anyone who makes himself humble like a little child is greater in the kingdom of heaven."

-Bede the Venerable

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"From this day all generations will call me blessed..."
To be able to greet Mary,
to share wholeheartedly in her joy
for the singular grace she receives from the Most High,
is to be able to participate with her
in the work of the Holy Spirit
by which the Son enters the world.

O Blessed Mother, your soul proclaimed the greatest song of praise ever written, and you sang it at every moment. Though I am weak and imperfect, wounded by my own sins and the sins of others, help me grant him access to my heart, that confessing my sins, I praise his mercy, and recognizing his hand in all things, I may proclaim his goodness.

Psalmody
Ant. 1 Lord, let me cry come to you;
do not hide your face from me.

Psalm 102
The longings and prayers of an exile.

God comforts us in all our troubles
(2 Corinthians 1:4)

I

O Lord, listen to my prayer and let my cry for help reach you.
Do not hide your face from me in the day of my distress.
Turn your ear towards me and answer me quickly when I call.

For my days are vanishing like smoke,
my bones burn away like fire.
My heart is withered like the grass.
I forget to eat my bread.
I cry with all my strength
and my skin clings to my bones.

I have become like a pelican in the wilderness
like an owl in desolate places.
I lie awake and I moan like some lonely bird on a roof.
All day long my foes revile me;
those who hate me use my name as a curse.

The bread I eat is ashes;
my drink is mingled with tears.
In your anger, Lord,
and your fury you have lifted me up
and thrown me down.
My days are like a passing shadow
and I wither away like the grass.

Glory to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
-as it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

Ant. Lord, Let my cry come to you;
do not hide your face from me.

Ant. 2 Be attentive, Lord, to the prayers of the helpless.

"Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit." (John 12:24)

We hear the Lord speak to us, but once again we see what fear of the Lord looks like in Mary. We also see what the Holy Spirit brings to us when we find favor with the Lord.

Trust in the Lord and do good;
live in the land and be safe.
Seek your happiness in the Lord,
and he will give you your heart's desire.

Give yourself to the Lord;
trust in him, and he will help you;
he will make your righteousness
shine like the noonday sun.
-(Psalm 37: 3-6)

and the reality is true when St. Paul says this of the Lord's response to his prayers, “My grace is all you need, for my power is greatest when you are weak.” (2 Corinthians 12: 9) We see this manifested Her existence.

Mary is perfect!

I can't be anything but humbled in her presence.
God reveals perfection in every aspect of the Word.
She is the pillar that goes before God's people. The Ark of the Covenant!
Christ is the High Priest.
We are His People.

It is best to be clothed appropriately.

Let us reflect on this Gospel passage today.

True Happiness

When Jesus had said this, a woman spoke up from the crowd and said to him, “How happy is the woman who bore you and nursed you!”

But Jesus answered, “Rather, how happy are those who hear the word of God and obey it!” (Luke 11: 27-28)

This is our clothing.

Being vigilant is hard enough.

Let us rejoice and be truly happy that God's love is suffice!

Take some time to withdraw.
Happiness and joy.
Listen to Mary's love for God.
Empty.
Silence.
Listen.

Write about it afterwards.

12/21/2020

Monday of the Fourth Week of Advent
December 21, 2020

Luke 1: 39-45

Mary set out in those days
and traveled to the hill country in haste
to a town of Judah,
where she entered the house of Zechariah
and greeted Elizabeth.
When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting,
the infant leaped in her womb,
and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit,
cried out in a loud voice and said,
"Most blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb.
And how does this happen to me,
that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my
ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy.
Blessed are you who believe
that what was spoken to you by the Lord
would be fulfilled."

Elizabeth cried out: "Most blessed are you among women, etc."

Oh Word so great that you reduced yourself to our condition while remaining the divine spring blessing. Your eternity dwelt 9 months in the womb of Mary, who for our cause was the first and the most blessed.

Mother Mary, you bore your Creator, the Eternal Word in your womb for nine months, yet you were always blessed, for he was in your heart after. Teach me to lovingly bear him in my own heart, that his Presence within me may bring joy and hope to everyone that I meet.

Psalmody
Ant 1 How good is the God of Israel to the pure of heart!

Psalm 73
Why is it that the good have many troubles?
Blessed is the man who does not lose faith in me
Matthew 11:6

I

How good God is to Israel,
to those who are pure of heart.
Yet my feet came close to stumbling,
my steps had almost slipped
for I was filled with envy of the proud
when I saw how the wicked prosper.

For there are no pains;
their bodies are sound and sleek.
They do not share in men's sorrows;
they are not stricken like others.

So they wear their pride like a necklace,
they clothe themselves with violence.
Their hearts overflow with malice,
their minds seethe with plots.

They scoff;
they speak with malice;
from on high they plan oppression.
They have set their mouths in the heavens
and their tongues dictate to the earth.

So the people turn to follow them
and drink in all their words.
They say: "How can God know?"
Does the Most High take any notice?"
Look at them, such are the wicked,
but untroubled, they grow in wealth.

Glory to the Father,
to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
-as it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

Ant How good is the God of Israel to the pure of heart!

Ant 2 Their laughter will turn to weeping,
their merriment to grief.

"When you receive, give freely, give in haste, give in simplicity!"

It is true that consolations and charisms are gifts given to us by the Holy Spirit but we must be mindful, we must be humble, we must be simple and filled with charity for God!

Deeds are words too! It is wise to ponder the Word and to emuluate Mary in her deeds. As St. Paul states, "When you give, you should give generously from the heart; if you are put in charge, you must be conscientious; if you do works of mercy, let it be because you enjoy doing them" (Romans 12: 8)

We not only see the enormity of Mary's heart but we can't help but recognize that she is swift in sharing her generosity. Mary not only shared the Good News but she shared all of herself, not only to Elizabeth, but to the Apostles, and to humanity. Christ, her Son, who is obedient to her, because it is the Fourth Commandment, clearly states in the Gospel, "You have received without pay, give without pay." (Matthew 10:8) Mary did this while pregnant with the Word! Without pay,does not refer to only money. This includes gratitude and glory.

Mary, in the Gospel just gives. Gives her effort. Gives her time. Gives her love. Gives her presence. Gives her glory. Gives her Son. Gives herself in entirety. Her mind. Her heart. Her body. Mary's whole life was to give! A worthy point to ponder and an even greater point to emulate!

Mary's response to Elizabeth:

Mary said, "My heart praises the Lord; my soul is glad because of God my Savior, for he has remembered me, his lowly servant! From now on all people will call me happy, because of the great things the Mighty God has done for me. His name is holy; from one generation to another he shows mercy to those who honor him. He has stretched out his mighty arm and scattered the proud with all their plans. He has brought down mighty kings from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away with empty hands. He has kept the promise he made to our ancestors, and has come to the help of his servant Israel. He has remembered to show mercy to Abraham and to all his descendants forever!"

The Truth in it all, Mary not only received the Word from God but she gave the very Word to the World. She was humble and detached. She was perfectly silent! She was first Christ's disciple and then Christ's Mother although Christology would depict the obvious in record. She was there at the beginning of it all and blended into the Mysteries of Christ and His complete mystery in all His fullness seamless and perfect. Her Light is so bright that one could say that they could confuse Her Light with His!

Everything about Mary is New!
We still hear her tell the servants in Cana, "Do whatever He tells you!" How this simple message supports the Father's, "This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!"

Time to withdraw.
Simplicity.
Charity.
Receive and give it all.

Write about it afterwards.

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