Saying yes to God
From today’s Scripture: “May it be done to me according to your word.”—Lk 1:38
In 2016, March 25 fell during Holy Week and the Solemnity was celebrated during the Octave of Easter. I remember one devout senior citizen asked me whether Jesus would be premature as a result of the change. I responded by saying that the birth of Jesus can be early or late on the calendar, because he is always reborn for all of us.
Mary gave an unconditional yes to the angel because she would not come only halfway, as most of us do. If I accept God’s call, I must give of myself and do for others, especially if it costs me and it hurts.
No one is forced to be a disciple; our faith persuades us. We freely accept situations with the costs and the benefits of being disciples. And we remember that Jesus offered healing and comfort to those willing to pay the price of saying yes.
Let us pray: In a world of announcements and messages, I ask you, Lord, to tune my heart. Help me respond to the inspiration of the angel who whispers to me.
Today’s author is Glenmary Father François Pellissier, who serves as visiting priest at prisons in South Georgia.
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