Wednesday, December 11, 2019

246: blessed but not easy

Written December 11, 2016
Mary rejoiced in God's choice to use her to bear the Messiah. She didn't know the outcome: that she would have to see her own Son crucified. She rejoiced in the innocence of faith, in the acceptance of heavy responsibility. And yet, God is good. Everything she said about Him in Lk. 1:46-55 is true. He did do great things for her. Just not the easy path she (or Joseph) had originally envisioned. She was blessed among women.

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