After receiving the news that she was to bear the Son of God, Mary travels to visit with her cousin Elizabeth and help her with the final months of her pregnancy. This act of compassion is one which we would do well to imitate throughout our lives. No matter what is going on with us, great or small, we should always make time for others who are in need. We should never let an opportunity to do good pass us by because we are too busy being concerned about our own lives. Mary could have easily focused on her own pregnancy, but instead she chose to help her cousin in her time of need. Mary is blessed not just because she believed God and accepted His Will, but also because she acts with love, mercy, and grace toward others in a spirit of selfless humility.
How do our lives imitate the selfless compassion of Jesus and Mary? Do we make time to know, love, and serve others who are in need? Are we always on the lookout for opportunities to give of ourselves?
O Lord, let us travel to where you need us and do what you will for those in most need of your love, mercy, and grace.
Amen.
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