Mary's Joy

When Jesus speaks of "complete joy", (Jn 16: 24), we can imagine how that joy was totally complete in Mary, his mother. Whatever she asked, she received. She loved, as Jesus "commanded" (a new commandment I give you, love one another as I have loved you."  (Jn 13:34) and believed that Jesus came from the Father.  Yes, she is also the Mother of Sorrows, but deep inside her there abided the joy that the world cannot give nor that can be taken away from her. On this First Saturday, we honor her,  for she is our model in belief, love and joy.  Of all the things we ask for in the name of Jesus, to learn to follow her example, should top our list.
Bro. Rene