Mary's Womb

"While Jesus was speaking, a woman from the crowd called out and said to him, 'Blessed is the womb that carried you and the breasts at which you nursed'." (Lk 11:27).  Such was her enthusiasm over her encounter with Jesus.  An earthy compliment, one that only a woman, a mother could make...One that also recognized the influence a mother has on her child, from the moment of conception, the nine-month gestation period and all that follows.  How fertile the womb of Mary, even today as we look upon the Church as a continuation of Mary's womb, continually bringing forth new Christs...Yes, we who hear the Word and observe it, are blessed and destined to be other Christs. May we, like Jesus find our nourishment, example and encouragement in so powerful and nurturing a Mother.
Bro. Rene