THE FACE OF MARY
Mary of Nazareth, welcoming God with simple,
daily actions and living in his Presence. Mary of the Annunciation, saying a total and unconditional "yes" to God, to his plan of Love for the world. Mary of the Visitation, going in haste to the one who needs her presence. Mary of Bethlehem, welcoming and protecting Life; opening up to the mystery of the Child given to her; keeping and meditating in her heart the Word whispered by these events. Mary at the foot of the Cross, in solidarity with suffering; Mary who gives life in the pains of childbirth. Mary of Pentecost, assiduous in prayer, one in heart with the whole Church coming to birth, to ask for the effusion of the Spirit over the world. |