OUR LADY'S VISITATION AND ST. ELIZABETH
2. Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
No sooner had Elizabeth heard Mary's salutation than Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost. What power lies in the words of Mary! How effective they are, since a simple greeting from Her is enough to fill a soul with grace and sanctity! Just as flowers spread their perfume around so does Mary pour the grace and loveliness that fills Her soul into those who draw close to Her.
Ask Mary to reserve for you some of Her soul-sanctifying words. Ask Her not to ignore you since it is precisely your great misery more than anything else that entitles you to them. Be confident that Our Lady will not let you down.
Think also how your own words ought to be. Whatever word comes from your mouth should be of edification or sanctification. Never an idle, useless, or harmful word that destroys, disedifies or leads your neighbor into fault.
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