Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
First Reading: Zechariah 2:14-17
Responsorial Psalm: Judith 13
Gospel: 1:26-38
In today's gospel reading we read about the Annunciation, where the Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary to tell her that she has been chosen by God to bear the Son of the Most High. And as we all know, Mary's response was yes, for as she so beautifully tells the angel; "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done according to your word." Mary models for us what it means to be a true believer and servant of God. Saying yes and trusting in God in even the most impossible situations.
Today we celebrate the Feast of our Lady of Guadalupe, where Mary appeared before Saint Juan Diego almost 500 years ago. We celebrate this feast day to honor our Blessed Mother who continues to draw us closer to her Son Jesus, and continues to tell us "Do whatever He tells you." May our Blessed Mother continue to to hear our prayers and lay them before her Son in Heaven, and may we continue to be led by Mary closer to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory be to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was and ever shall be, world without end, Amen.
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