Mary's Message

Luke 1:26-56 tells the incredible events leading up to the birth of Jesus Christ. In this passage, we witness the angel Gabriel delivering the Annunciation to Mary, proclaiming the miraculous news that she, a virgin, would conceive and bear the Son of God. Mary responds with faithful surrender, showing us that God doesn't choose based on age, status, or ability but on His divine purpose. Through Mary’s simple faith, we are reminded that nothing is impossible with God and that He uses the humble to fulfill His extraordinary plans.

We also celebrate Mary's visit to Elizabeth, where even the unborn John the Baptist leaps for joy at the presence of the Messiah. Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, blesses Mary for her faith, and Mary responds with the Magnificat—a song exalting the Lord for His mercy, power, and faithfulness. This passage is a testament to how God fulfills His promises, lifting the lowly, humbling the proud, and bringing salvation to the world. Let us, like Mary, respond to God's calling with faith and joy, magnifying Him with our lives and trusting in His perfect plan.