Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Reflection

Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her. ~ Luke 1:38

Prayer

Loving Lord, young Mary of Nazareth trusted in your word and your promise to her. Her trust in you inspired her to dedicate her life to serving the good news of the gospel. Develop within our hearts a spirit of profound trust, a trust that will inspire us to dedicate our lives to continuing the mission of proclaiming and embodying the good news of the gospel in our day. We pray this in your name. Amen.

Call to Action

Do I have Mary’s profound trust in God? What commitment can I make today that can help draw me closer to God?