Annunciation of the Lord

Reflection

“The Annunciation reminds us that God is always with us, even in the most ordinary moments of our lives. It invites us to look for his presence in all things.” - Fr. James Martin, SJ

Prayer

God of our calling,

Mary was a mere teenager when she received the call to become the mother of your Son.  That must have been an eye-opening experience, yet she said, “Be it done to me according to your word,” without hesitation. Following the example of Mary, help us say “Yes” to our call, to extend the compassionate ministry of Jesus to all of our patients, families, co-workers, and communities, even without knowing all the implications of the situation. Like Mary, help us rely completely on your grace, knowing that you are with us in each moment. Amen.

Call to Action

Take time today to think about my call in this life. Where is it leading me to help others?