Meditation 23
THE ANNUNCIATION
MARY'S BEHAVIOR IN HER HUMILITY
THE ANNUNCIATION
MARY'S BEHAVIOR IN HER HUMILITY
1. Mary's Fear.
Mary was troubled when She heard the words of the Angel. Listen to the quickened and anxious beating of Her heart. Full of astonishment and awe she seems to ask Herself: "What is all this?" The Angel had brought a message true in its every word. But Her humility had been struck. Later on She will publicly acknowledge the truth of the words of the Archangel. She will even proclaim that all generations shall call Her blessed. Yet She will do so not for Her own glory, but only to give praise to God. However, at this moment, She Herself is the object of this praise and consequently She is taken aback, She feels frightened. She is on Her guard, fearing a temptation, sensing some danger. Join the Angel and allay Her fear. Tell Her: "Fear not, Mary! You have no reason to be afraid, no need to fear this praise." However, it is good for me that you should give me the example and teach me how to receive praise which men may give me. Be my Model, oh Mother Most humble.
Mary was troubled when She heard the words of the Angel. Listen to the quickened and anxious beating of Her heart. Full of astonishment and awe she seems to ask Herself: "What is all this?" The Angel had brought a message true in its every word. But Her humility had been struck. Later on She will publicly acknowledge the truth of the words of the Archangel. She will even proclaim that all generations shall call Her blessed. Yet She will do so not for Her own glory, but only to give praise to God. However, at this moment, She Herself is the object of this praise and consequently She is taken aback, She feels frightened. She is on Her guard, fearing a temptation, sensing some danger. Join the Angel and allay Her fear. Tell Her: "Fear not, Mary! You have no reason to be afraid, no need to fear this praise." However, it is good for me that you should give me the example and teach me how to receive praise which men may give me. Be my Model, oh Mother Most humble.
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