Each year, I pick a Saint to learn more about that person’s faith journey over the year. I can’t seem to move away from our spiritual mother, Mary. I’m currently reading the daily devotionals on A Year With Mary (Paul Thigpen), as there is much richness revealed through the way Mary lived her life, fully united with God. She is the “new Eve,” and by grace, her relationship was never fractured by doubt or mistrust.
Mary’s love brought her into perfect conformity of thought and life with her Son. Her whole life can be summed up in this one word- adoration; for adoration is the perfect service of God, and it embraces the duties of the creature towards the Creator.
This year I plan to spend more time before the Blessed Sacrament. Last year I was being called to spend more time sitting at the feet of our Lord in the way but I rarely made the time. It was easier to do my holy hour in the comfort of my home. After making the effort and sitting before the Lord, a transformation of heart occurred. I’m learning that this is where the magic happens when I get out of the way and let God love me. Like Mary, when I adore Christ I can’t help but fall deeper in love with the one who came to save me and letting myself be loved.
Let’s ask Mary to teach us the life of adoration. Mother Mary, Teach us to see, as you did, all the mysteries and all the graces in the Eucharist, the graces of love. Amen
Smitten With Goodness 