From today’s Scripture: “And coming to her, he said, ‘Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you.’ But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be.”—Lk 1:28-29

“She was greatly troubled.” There is something about this sentiment of Mary that is so vulnerable and unsettling. Yet on the other hand I take comfort in the fact that even the Mother of God had her moments.

Mary was greatly troubled, and I can be the same way. Yet, “May it be done to me according to your word.” There is a message for all of us in that. May we have courage, even in fear, to surrender and trust in God’s will for us amid uncertainty and things that seem impossible.

Let us pray: Mother Mary, remind me how to boldly embrace the call God has for me no matter my discomfort.

Today’s author is Tasha Havercamp, Glenmary’s director of evangelization.

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