As we look to Mary for an example of how we should strive to live our faith, today, we see her setting out and travelling to the hill country in haste (Lk 1:39) in search of her kinswoman Elizabeth. The angel Gabriel had told her that Elizabeth ... in her old age, was with child and Mary immediately set out in search of her. She knew that Elizabeth was an older woman and so she would need help, but Mary also knew that Elizabeth carried within her another part of the secret that she herself had discovered.
The moment of meeting between these two women must have truly been a time of great joy. Two women met one another, but at that same instant, the child in the womb of the older woman recognized the presence of God in the womb of the younger woman. As if to communicate his reverence for the child in Mary's womb, the child in Elizabeth's womb leapt for joy (cf Lk 1:41).
Have we ever been aware of being in the presence of holiness? Have our hearts leapt with joy at such moments? If so, we will never forget what that was like. In fact, that precise moment will continuously echo in our memories - as though it had only just happened - and we will find strength in that memory to continue leaping with joy every time that we are in the presence of Jesus.
Have a great day.
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