When we meet Mary for the first time in Scripture, it is in the context of her encounter with Gabriel, an Archangel who appears to this young, innocent girl. She is troubled and he reassures her: “Do not be afraid, for you have found favor with God.”
Our Blessed Mother. Our Lady. Virgin Most Faithful. Mama Mary. Beautiful Lady. Mother. Dearest Mother. Gentle Mother. Lady of this Place. Mother of mine.
“Fiat… fiat… fiat…” I thought to myself as I hurriedly flipped through pages of an old Latin dictionary. For years this word had captivated my heart, and I was eager to find a deeper insight into its mystery. The simplicity of the answer continues to echo in my heart.
After Jesus ascended into heaven, the disciples were left with the promise that the Holy Spirit would come to them, but it seems that they were afraid, and they hid in the upper room. They prayed, they waited, and they were comforted by the presence of Mary…
How big does God appear when our minds are preoccupied with concerns, worries and the cares of daily life? Magnifying God’s greatness in our lives means moving from a self-focused existence to a God-focused one as the saints did…