Again we take a look at Mary's Visitation to her cousin Elizabeth, a visit which stands as one of the foundations of Marist Spirituality. Mary's faith is evident as she takes the word of the angel Gabriel and set out "in haste" and without Joseph, to be at the side of her cousin. She brings that faith to Elizabeth and to her unborn John who leaps for joy in his mother's womb, for he is aware, even before his mother, who is visiting: the unborn Jesus! In her role as mother, Mary is also the Evangelizer...bringing her Son to others; in this case simply by presence. Presence...so much a part of St. Marcellin's spirituality...not only the over powering and all-protective presence of God but the presence of God within his soul and in the souls of others. In bringing Jesus to Elizabeth and John, she brings joy...which should always be the partner of one who teaches, preaches, witnesses. If we are not conveying joy by our words and actions, we are not evanglizing.
These days families are gathering for meals, for church, for the exchange of gifts. There will be hugs and lots of "Merry Christmases"...Let's make it a point to mean what we say and do so that we bring genuine joy to our families and friends, so that we, like Mary, bring Jesus to them.
Bro. Rene
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