Advent the celebration of the arrival of Christ BUT Christ did not arrive in an airplane or a rocket ship. Why not remember How Christ really arrived for Our Salvation
Meditation
Mary told her Mom about the angel and the baby. Her Mom listened, held her and cried. Mary was not sure if her Mom believed her. Mary started to think about her short life. She was always accused of being concerned. About being older or maybe more mature than her years. Everybody liked her and she liked everybody, even some of the unsavory characters. Mary knew she had to visit her cousin. Since the angel mentioned Elizabeth. Mary walked over to Joseph’s house. She asked him if he would accompany her on the trip to see Elizabeth.
Joseph knew about the baby. He said nothing but Mary knew his heart was broken. She knew Joseph had no idea what he was going to do. Mary knew he could leave her anytime. Mary loved Joseph but she knew this role she was chosen to play in a lot of ways excluded Joseph. The last few months were so confusing.
Joseph and Mary started on the journey. Joseph was quiet, sulking. Mary could see tears in his eyes. Joseph said nothing and Mary was not about to explain any more than she had already done.
When Mary saw Elizabeth she ran to her and they both hugged each other. They closed their eyes, smiled and twirled each other around and around. They shared a miracle. At that moment they did not realize the pain of losing their sons to such violence.
Mary broke into song "My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name. His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful to Abraham and his descendants forever, even as he said to our fathers."
Joseph saw the Joy, he left the house and settled into the stable.
That night as he stared at the roof of the stable an angel came up to him and said "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins."
God saw what had happened and knew that it was good.
Prayers Response is: Hear our prayer
Jesus in the womb of Mary Redeem us
Jesus in the womb of Mary your are the Living God
Jesus in the womb of Mary You are the Word made Flesh
Jesus of in the womb of Mary your are the Fruit of a Virgin
Jesus in the womb Mary you will free from our sins
Jesus in the womb of Mary Your are the protector of the World
Jesus in the womb of Mary you are perfect from your conception
Jesus in the womb of Mary you became helpless for our sake
Jesus in the womb of Mary you are the ruler over angels
Jesus in the womb of Mary you are Our God in exile
Jesus in the womb of Mary you are the hope of the unborn
Jesus in the womb of Mary your are the light of the world
Jesus in the womb of Mary you are the heart of our nation
Jesus n the womb of Mary pray for us
Jesus in the womb of Mary protect us
Jesus in the womb Mary your are the Savior of sinners
Jesus in the womb of Mary Your are the lamb of your Father
Jesus in the womb of Mary bring us up to our heavenly Father on the last day
