Mary's "yes"... "Tak" Marii...
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Luke 1:26-38 |
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'I am the handmaid of the Lord'
The Forth Sunday of Advent leads us to the house of Mary in Nazareth. It was a special time for her, because as the Gospel of Luke reports, she got married to Joseph and the time to dwell with her spouse came. All the sudden, the Archangel Gabriel appeared to and said: Rejoice, who are blessed among the women, you have found the God’s favour. The message from heaven made Mary very confused, she felt joy, but at the same time confusion and fear.
Why she was so nervous? She was chosen by God, to be the Mother of Jesus, what is a great privilege. Yes, it is a privilege, but we need to understand the whole situation, because it was a big test for her faith and humility.
Mary was married to Joseph, they planned their life, but one day God changed everything. How could Mary explain the whole situation to her husband? From the human point of view, it’s a challenge to say: I am the chosen one, I was chosen by God. We must emphasize one thing more; this situation might have had very serious consequences. Mary could have been sentenced to death for the supposed breaking of marital fidelity.
But Mary said “yes” without any concern of her safety. ” Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word”. The Word became flesh, and the Incarnation of God’s Son was done. Thanks to her attitude, we are now beneficients of the Redemption.
The scene of the Angel’s Annunciation concerns our life. Gabriel becomes the Advocate of God. In this Advent time, he comes saying that the miracle of Nazareth may be repeated, again. Accept and receive the Son of God, he wants to celebrate this festivity with you, welcome Him to your heart, to your family. God does not want to disturb you but make this time more solemn and full of joy and happiness. It is not His desire to be so far, but close to you.
Christmas is not the time of loneliness but community. It’s crucial to help the sick, elderly, vulnerable and poor people. Jesus Christ does not want us to be lonely. It is a great chance and occasion to speak to those with whom we haven’t talked for ages because of different reasons.
In my homeland, there is the old tradition on Christmas Vigil Day. While we prepare the evening dinner for the family, we put one plate more for an unexpected guest, for a pilgrim or a homeless person.
This feast should unite not divide. Let us do as much as possible, so that Jesus Christ may celebrate this time with us in joy and peace. Amen.
Bóg posłał anioła Gabriela do miasta w Galilei, zwanego Nazaret, do dziewicy poślubionej mężowi imieniem Józef, z rodu Dawida; a dziewicy było na imię Maryja. Wszedłszy do Niej, Anioł rzekł: "Bądź pozdrowiona, łaski pełna, Pan z Tobą, błogosławiona jesteś między niewiastami". Ona zmieszała się na te słowa i rozważała, co by miało znaczyć to pozdrowienie. Lecz anioł rzekł do Niej: "Nie bój się, Maryjo, znalazłaś bowiem łaskę u Boga. Oto poczniesz i porodzisz Syna, któremu nadasz imię Jezus. Będzie on wielki i zostanie nazwany Synem Najwyższego, a Pan Bóg da Mu tron Jego praojca, Dawida. Będzie panował nad domem Jakuba na wieki, a Jego panowaniu nie będzie końca". Na to Maryja rzekła do anioła: "Jakże się to stanie, skoro nie znam męża?" Anioł Jej odpowiedział: "Duch Święty zstąpi na Ciebie i moc Najwyższego okryje Cię cieniem. Dlatego też Święte, które się narodzi, będzie nazwane Synem Bożym. a oto również krewna Twoja, Elżbieta, poczęła w swej starości syna i jest już w szóstym miesiącu ta, którą miano za niepłodną. Dla Boga bowiem nie ma nic niemożliwego". Na to rzekła Maryja: "Oto ja służebnica Pańska, niech mi się stanie według słowa twego". Wtedy odszedł od Niej Anioł.
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