Meditation 24
THE ANNUNCIATION
THE VIRGINAL PURITY OF MARY
1. The Objections of Mary.
Mary has still an objection to the words of the Angel. It is a fear of herself. Eve in Paradise fears when eating the forbidden fruit, but she does not fear sin: she only fears the punishment of sin, namely, death. On the contrary, Mary's only fear on receiving the Angel's message is lest she should go against Her word to God. Her fear is just, reasonable, holy, inspired by the love of God and of virtue. Are these your objections whenever you hear the voice of God? Are your fears not rather prompted by your self love which is always so ready to offer resistance to the divine demands?
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