Gift of Grace – Luke 1:26-38 Reflection
In the same spiritual way as Mary, you have Jesus inside, helping you use your gift of grace. Your spiritual womb is undoubtedly a hidden and protected place for divinity’s love to grow. Your gift(s) of grace can be (or already has been) discerned in your silent prayer time with Jesus. Like any soul in heaven, Mary is also available to pray with. She can provide the inspiration of learning how to use your gift. You may already know the gift of grace that has become integrated into your whole self. If so, you have agreed with divinity that whatever grace enters your inner self is nearly 100% for others. A small fraction is for you to fill you with Christ’s “living water,” strengthening your entire being. You are a humble witness to your own and the gift of grace in others manifesting into miracles, shining bright for all to see.
The Annunciation by James Tissot (full resolution image of painting).
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Other reflections on Luke 1:26-38 (Luke 1:26-38 Reflection – Nothing is Impossible with God, Luke 1:26-38 Reflection – Grace within, like Mary’s,
Luke 1:26-38 Reflection – Mary’s Yes, Our Yes, Luke 1:26-38 Reflection – Our Spiritual Wombs)
Additional:
Advent Reflections, Additional Lenten Reflections, Additional Eastertide Reflections
Luke 1:26-38 – Scripture*
The Birth of Jesus Foretold
26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.” 29 But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. 30 The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. 33 He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” 34 Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?” 35 The angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called Son of God. 36 And now, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son; and this is the sixth month for her who was said to be barren. 37 For nothing will be impossible with God.” 38 Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.
Additional Thoughts
Thank you for meditating on this Gospel and reading this Lectio Divina on Luke 1:26-38 – Gift of Grace.
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Prayer for young families:
Lord, let the young families of our communities get to know your joy, peace, comfort, and love despite worldly distractions.
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