Feast of
the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (May 31): reflection
Theme: Invite mother Mary, she will bring Jesus to you
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Today, the
Church celebrates the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to her cousin, Elizabeth.
At the annunciation, angel Gabriel informed Mary that her cousin, Elizabeth, whom
the people called barren had received the favour of God and was pregnant. Mary
travelled to visit her and spend some time with her.
According
to the narrative of Mary’s Visitation to Elizabeth as read in today’s gospel,
as soon as the pregnant Mary entered the house of Zechariah and greeted her
pregnant cousin, Elizabeth, the child in the womb of Elizabeth was electrified;
he recognized the presence of the Son of God and leaped for Joy. Mary brought
Jesus to the house of Zechariah and Elizabeth.
Indeed,
Mary brings Jesus to whoever opens his door and welcomes her into his home; she
brings Jesus to us anytime she visits us. The aura of Jesus pervades every
space she visits.
Do you need
Jesus today? Do you need want to feel the presence of Jesus in your life and in
your family just as the baby in the womb of Elizabeth felt? Then, invite Mary
into your life and home; she will bring Jesus to you. The May devotion that
ends today is not the end of devotion to Mary. Let us continue to invite her into
our homes and hearts every day through the Rosary.
Let us
honour this woman who gave Jesus to humanity and keeps bringing Him into hearts
and homes that open their doors to her. We must revere her as the mother of
Christ.
May Mother
Mary visit you and your home today. Amen
Fr Isaac
Chima
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