“And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me” (Luke 1:43).
Elizabeth speaks these inspired words to Mary when Mary first arrives after coming in haste to share the news that she like Elizabeth is celebrating a miraculous conception. John the Baptist leaped in her womb as Mary approached, just as David danced before the ark of the covenant when it was being brought back into Jerusalem.
As St. Ambrose wrote: “The women speak of the grace they have received while the children are active in secret, unfolding the mystery of love with the help of their mothers, who prophesy by the spirit of their sons.”
We can also share in the great joy of Mary, Elizabeth, and John for Mary, the mother of our Lord, comes to us. Mary has come in miraculous ways such as at Fatima, Lourdes and Tepeyac but she also comes to each one of us as well.
She comes to lead us to the blessed fruit of her womb, Jesus. He who has been born to save us can now be born in us. “A soul that believes both conceives and brings forth the Word of God and acknowledges his works” (St. Ambrose).
Then let us believe, conceive, and radiate the joy we receive from our growing relationship with Jesus.
Photo: Starting to look a lot like Christmas at St. Peter Catholic Church, Jupiter, FL.
Spiritual Stepping Stones 