Gospel Lk 1:26-38
The mystery of the Immaculate Conception of Mary is a wonder. Her acceptance of her servant role as mother of God and the entire unknown (to her) associated with that is also amazing for a young Jewish virgin girl.
Let us bask in that mystery and admire her courage, love and acceptance of the will of God. Whatever that may bring.
Strange how a whole people can reject the work of God. Sometimes when miracles happen, it scares us. Something we cannot understand. The Gadarenes reacted like a lot of us when we are faced with a mystery, something beautiful happened, perhaps a cure, a change of heart that we cannot fathom. We ask for the light of these moments to shine through to our hearts, rather than shutting the blinds and closing our eyes.
Gospel Mt 8:28-34
Jesus wants us to have peace in our spirits from the love he has shown us. He warns us that Satan will be here to tempt and distract, but that he will be back. This is a reference to the Holy Spirit who stays with us in the world to guide and help us. The mystery of the Trinity is with us at all times.
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