Mary said, “Behold the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done unto me according to your word.”
(Luke 1:38)
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God, my savior.
(Luke 1:46-47)
Your mother, Lord, chosen to bear you for us, empties herself to receive you. Once she responds, her spirit rejoices.
We are all chosen to give ourselves to you, and if we respond as Mary did, you will use us to show you to others. Our spirits, too, will rejoice.
Help me, Lord, to discern my role in your plan. Our Lady of Guadalupe, who appeared as the pregnant Virgin in this new world, show me what your Son is asking of me. I will not be afraid, for you are my mother, too, and you will guide me.
Today, Lord, let me rejoice in everything and everyone that you send into my life.