Solemnity of the Immaculate
Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
HERE FOR A REASON
“I am the Lord’s servant,” said Mary; “may it happen to me as you have said…” – Luke 1:38
Mother Teresa said, “I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the world.”
Look at what happened when Mother Teresa said yes to God’s call and allowed Him to use her as His instrument of love. She founded the Missionaries ofCharity, which is now active in 133 countries. Its members are changing the lives of many people by God’s grace.
Mama Mary also said yes to God’s call of bearing His Son Jesus “out of wedlock.” She did this despite the risk of being stoned to death, which was the punishment of Jewish law at the time for adultery or fornication.
Today we celebrate the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mama Mary in the womb of her mother. God preserved her from original sin so she could fulfill her divine purpose of being Jesus’ mother. In God’s perfect timing, she gave her yes. Look at what happened to the world when Jesus was born.
Like both of them, God created each of us for a purpose. All He needs from us is to imitate Mary’s submission by responding with: “I am Your humble servant, Lord. May it happen to me as You desire.” Ma. Luisa De la Cruz (theessence_byluisa@yahoo.com)
Reflection: Are you truly aware that you are here for a reason? Do you accept God’s call for you? Do you ignore it or do you reject it?
Dear Mama Mary, help me to humbly say yes to God’s call to me that I may fulfill His purpose for creating me. Amen.
Blessed Virgin Mary, pray for us.
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