WITH MARY THE MOTHER OF JESUS

PRAYER MOMENT  

Wednesday 7 October 2015, Our Lady of the Rosary

WITH MARY THE MOTHER OF JESUS

Pause. Enter into the stillness of God within.

Reading: “All these were constantly devoting themselves to prayer, together with certain women, including Mary the mother of Jesus, as well as his brothers.” (Acts 1:12-14)

Reflection. God has invited us to become “co-producers” (Baltasar) with him in the creation of a better world and the one who understood this most fully was his mother, Mary. As it dawned on her what she was being asked, she gave her full consent in those totally meant words, “let it be with me according to your word.” She gave herself completely to the plan of God. She “set out” at once to work with God to fulfil the calling and she has been “with” the people of God ever since actively at work so that all creation reaches its goal. At some point in history a rhythmic prayer (the rosary) was invented to help people pray with her that this mission be completed.

Prayer. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women. Amen.