Daily Devotionals
December 16, 2020
There is Something about Mary
December 16, 2020
DAILY READING
FIELD NOTES
In Reflections for Advent and Christmas: Waiting in Joyful Hope 2009-2010 Robert Morneau writes:
“One senses a close; intimate relationship between Mary and Elizabeth…one element is common vision. Mary and Elizabeth were both women of faith. God’s presence in their lives was not some abstract force but a personal, providential love that transformed their minds and hearts. In other words, they were believers. What God said to them would be done. [As] Elizabeth exclaims: “Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.” [Luke 1:45]
So what is it about Mary? Why has she been elevated, sought, revered, adored? … [She] brings into Christian experience much beauty –providing a door which can attractively and gently lead us to contemplate the mystery of love and suffering, and finally to bring us to the love Christ himself. [Portrait of a Woman: Meditations on the Mother of our Lord, Herbert O’Driscoll]
QUESTIONS FOR THE FIELD
- To what is God calling you?
- What does God ask of you?
- What has God announced to you?
- How have you been made new by your call to God?
FAMILY FIELD TALK
- What are some ways you can say ‘yes’ to God’s call this Advent season?
PRAYER GUIDE
This advent I am attentive. My heart is open…I am listening. Amen.