On the 25th of March, nine months before Christmas, we commemorate the moment when the archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary and announced to her that she was to become the Mother of God. God, whom even the heavens could not contain, chose to humble Himself and take on the human nature in her womb. Mary accepted her calling from God with the beautiful words: “Behold, I am the Handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word”.
It is worth noting how the archangel encouraged Mary to cast off all fear: “Do not be afraid!” Pause for a moment… have you ever experienced fear, of illness, of the future, or of a particular situation? Remember that you are a child of God! Know that God longs to be with you as well.
Do you ever speak with God about what frightens you? Do you ask him to let his Word take root in you, as Mary did? Turn to God and ask him to take control of your life! Let him lead you!
O God, how I long to have a heart like Mary’s, ready to listen, understand, and cherish your Word in every circumstance of my life!
St George Preca had a deep devotion to Mary, the Mother of the Verbum Dei. Let us continue to spread the devotion to the powerful words: “The Word of God became flesh” which instil within us hope and courage!
