Day 22 Advent Reflection

“Our emphasis is not to look at Mary, talk about Mary, nor do we have many Marian images and statues in our houses. … because that is not our point. … We are Mary. That is the point. And Mary would not talk much about herself but would get on with it. This is the ultimate Christian form of Marian devotion – not to have a particular devotion to someone, but to be that particular person.”

(Alois Greiler, SM, Marist Retreat 2016, Monday Day 1: Like Mary – Marist Identity)

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.