by Giuliana Spigone, A.O.
Our newest member in heaven!
“O most noble mother of the Redeemer…” is the marian antiphon .... It is a most sweet antiphon that opens the heart to hope, to awe, to the certainty that we have a “star” who guards our steps over the immensity of waters, symbol of instability and danger. The deep wisdom of this antiphon gives us a glimpse of the heavens, which, one day, will be our beatitude.
Therefore, with the joy that comes from above, and with wisdom of heart, we pause to contemplate, together, the mystery of salvation that the Lord worked for each of us, and for the entire humanity. He did this by making Mary a marvelous instrument in His hands; “He predestined her to be the mediatrix of grace, and model of holiness for his people.”
Through Mary, the divine world enters into the fragile world affected by human condition. “Blessed is she who obeyed.” Mary is the model of full adherence to the plan of God. Yet, every time we say “yes” to the Lord, we too become more like the Immaculate, more like the One who welcomed the will of the Father. Through Mary, our obedience is no longer ruled by fear but by love.
Mary defines herself “servant”; she recognizes her humility, and perceives herself to be the good soil chosen by God through which salvation will blossom. Mary sings her Magnificat, because the Almighty “has done great things” in her. Like Mary, we too should be more humble, more like “servants,” signs of purity of heart, and fire of love in a world cold with hatred and division, in order to manifest God’s love to all. Not an easy journey, but Mary, the “all holy, “ will enlighten our steps.
In prayer, and in trust-filled surrender, let us turn to Mary’s maternal love; let us walk the road, difficult as it may be, that leads to God, and to the encounter with one another – a journey that makes us stronger and more united.
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