'Unceasing rejoicing' depends on Divine acceptance and not on human acceptance. Mary, the Mother of Jesus, is the masterwork of the mission of the Son and the Spirit. In the plan of salvation, the Father found the dwelling place in Mary, where HIS Son and HIS Spirit could dwell among the human beings. She was, by sheer Grace, conceived in her mother's womb without sin. Through the Holy Spirit, the Virgin Mary conceived and gave birth to the Son of God. By the Holy Spirit's power and her faith, her virginity became uniquely fruitful. At the end of this mission of the Spirit, Mary became the mother of the 'whole Christ' as the Church is the body of Christ. Thus, Mary is our mother, who rejoiced always and inspires us to rejoice in spite of the instances of human acceptance and rejection. (Ref. CCC 721-726)
Prayer :
O God, YOU accept me just as YOU accepted Mother Mary. YOU made her sinless at the time of her conception in her mother's womb. Likewise, YOU made me sinless at the time of my Baptism. Mother Mary took her responsibility of being holy very seriously and lived in Grace. Mamma Mary, O seat of Wisdom, help me to take my Baptismal Grace seriously, which will lead me to rejoice always.
Mother mary=Mother of Christ=Mother of Church! Proved well! Very nice article & prayer.
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