Extraordinary and mysterious events emphasize how Sarah's motherhood was primarily the fruit of the mercy of God, who gives life beyond all human expectation: "I will bless her, and moreover I will give you a son by her; I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of peoples shall come from her" (Gn 17:15-16) (Pope John Paul II -13 March 1996, page 11)
Mary’s Motherhood transforms!
Motherhood is presented as a decisive gift of the Lord. The patriarch and his wife will be given a new name to indicate the unexpected and marvelous transformation that God is to work in their life.
Reflection
As children we were given pets, in our parents eyes it was for two reasons, partly to learn to take care of a living creature and primarily to teach us responsibility, but in our innocent way, it was, mostly to delight us! Caretaking, being mother to another, is an amazing gift that changes us forever. Just like the responsibility of caring for an animal changed us, so caring for another, as mothers and spiritual mothers, dramatically changes us. Our Lady, like Sarah, was given a life to care for beyond her wildest expectation and it changed her, expanded her, molded and formed her. Never would she be the same, and nor would our world!
Oh Mary, thank you for saying yes to the gift of life in your womb! Your yes brought us all into oneness with you, and with the Father. He is the vine and we are the branches, to be pruned often now, but never separate! Amen.
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