And Mary Treasured All These Things in Her Heart

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (B) 
January 1, 2012:    
Luke 2: 16-21          “Mary treasured all these things and reflected on them in her heart.”

Catholics celebrate New Year’s Day by inviting people to church to honor the mother of Jesus with the newborn baby still in her arms. The silence of the Lord’s mother revealed a deep and determined sense of purpose. How clearly and how loudly this strong woman speaks through her Son! She gave birth to Him who in turn would give life to the world.

In his letter to the Galatians, Paul states, “When the designated time had come, God sent forth his Son born of a woman… “It is that delightful and faith- filled woman whom we honor on the first day of the new year. We find Jesus and Mary together and nothing can separate them. As we look into ourselves, how many genuine is our devotion to Mary, the mother of the Lord our Savior?

“Mary treasured all these things and reflected on them in her heart.” Mary is truly an example of all people who pray.

“O LOVING FATHER, MAY THE PRAYER OF MARY, THE GIFT OF A MOTHER’S LOVE, BE YOUR PEOPLE’S JOY THROUGH ALL AGES. MAY MARY’S RESPONSE,

BORN OF A HUMBLE HEART, DRAW YOUR SPIRIT TO REST ON YOUR PEOPLE. GRANT THIS THROUGH CHRIST OUR LORD. AMEN.