December is the month dedicated to Our Lady under the title of the Immaculate Conception. As I thought, meditated and prayed about this dogma of our faith, I thought about how Mary is the perfect example of how to live, not only our every day lives, but also this season of Advent.
Advent is about waiting and preparing. We live in a culture that does not like to wait for anything so turning to Mary during this potentially busy season can teach us how to wait and prepare prayerfully.
Our Lady waited nine months for the birth of Jesus, but in a real sense she had been preparing her whole young life for this moment, even if she was not aware of it before Gabriel's announcement to her.
We await Jesus too. Not just at Christmas, but at the end of our lives, and at the end of time. We also await His coming to us each time we celebrate the Eucharist.
Let us turn to our Blessed Mother who will teach us how to wait and prepare for Jesus' coming prayerfully and lovingly as she did.
Prayers and some history of the feast are found by clicking the picture for December's Devotion on the left sidebar.
3 comments:
I mad my Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception in 2009. This month and this day in particular have a very special meaning for me.
God bless
Beautiful reflection, Karin. I aleady feel the "crush" closing in on me. We are going away for ten days next week, and I'm stressed at all I still have to do to prepare for Christmas. And yet...,"only one thing is necessary."
Thank you for reminding me to turn to Our Lady and ask her to help me to be at peace, and to wait with her..
The Immaculate Conception is my favorite title for Mary, because it is such a beautiful expression of her absolute spotless purity and full of Grace holiness.
"Our tainted nature's solitary boast.."
Blessings, Karin,
Patricia
What a beautiful day to make your consecration. DG. Happy anniversary (in advance) on your consecration to Our Lady. may she continue to obtain many graces for you.
Patricia,
Enjoy your 10 days away. I pray you find some time for slowing down and quiet prayer.
Advent blessings to you both!
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