BLESSED IS SHE WHO BELIEVED

PRAYER PAUSE

Tuesday 31 May 2016, The Visitation  

BLESSED IS SHE WHO BELIEVED

Pause. Enter into the stillness of God within.

Reading: “Yes, blessed is she who believed that the promise made to her by the Lord would be fulfilled.” (Luke 1:39-56)  

Reflection. Mary’s faith opened a door. Elizabeth senses that something new was happening and she was witnessing it. These two women celebrate a dawn which is hidden from everyone else at that moment. And faith continues to open doors today, transforming lives, situations, families, peace conferences. Mary believed it would all happen despite the appearances she witnessed of her son’s rejection, suffering and death. She went on believing and God continues to work among us despite the adverse things we see and hear each day.

Prayer. Lord, may we have the faith of your mother to help us when clouds gather and there seems no way forward. Amen.