December 16, 2020

There is Something about Mary

December 16, 2020

DAILY READING

Luke 1:26-45

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 LordHerbert 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.