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| The-Visitation, by He Qi, China |
The Gospel, today, demonstrates that with a true spirit of gratitude comes the spirit of generosity. The Magnificat teaches gratitude; the Visitation teaches generosity.
The Blessed Virgin, full of grace…
becomes a light to the world…
to us…
that learning of her cousin’s condition…
an older woman in her sixth month of pregnancy…
that she would go to Elizabeth…to be with her…
to share with her the last months of her expectancy.
But, could we expect anything less from the one who is Full of Grace?
To be full of grace…
to truly know the generosity of God…
to be truly grateful…
Mary, herself, is generous and exhibits
the great virtue of love in charity to another.
Mary, Mother of God: be my model in this spirit of gratitude and generosity…that I may grow in grace and service. Amen.
