Start with the Heart

While today is the civil New Year celebration, the church celebrates also the Solemnity of the Virgin Mary Mother of God or Theotokos, the oldest title of Mary. The gospel reading narrates how Mary, after experiencing all that was happening around her with the birth of a son, pondered everything in her heart. It speaks so much of her deep desire to understand more fully the mystery that was unfolding before her eyes. Mysterious as it may seem, God gives glimpses to the miracle of Christmas. Mary, by pondering everything that happens, allows her heart to hear silence were mysteries are revealed. She was affirmed more than ever of her “yes”! May we learn to listen more, so we will know better Gods plan for us. This New Year, start with a listening heart and like Mary ponder deeply so we can respond effectively.

by aats