Gospel: Luke 2:16-21
The shepherds went in haste to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph, and
the infant lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known the message
that had been told them about this child. All who heard it were amazed by what
had been told them by the shepherds. And Mary kept all these things, reflecting
on them in her heart. Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God
for all they had heard and seen, just as it had been told to them. When eight
days were completed for his circumcision, he was named Jesus, the name given
him by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
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Reflection:
Do you always respect and honor your mother?
Do you always respect and honor your mother?
On this first day of the year the church honor’s Mary as the Holy Mother
of God. Perhaps this is so because the church wants to remind us of the
important role of Mary in salvation history. In our gospel, the Blessed Mother
quietly kept everything that was told them by the shepherd. No complaint
whatsoever, she humbly submitted herself to the will of God for her.
Mary quietly fulfilled her role as the Holy Mother of Jesus. She did not
complain, she simply submitted herself to God’s will. She taught Jesus
everything that He needs to know about life. And she also stayed with Jesus
until the very end of His life. In return, Jesus greatly recognized her humble
submission to the will of God by asking John the apostle to take care of His
mother ( John 19:27).
All of us have our own mothers and we are all aware of the great
sacrifices that they did for us. Like the Blessed Mother, they never complained
they instead quietly assumed their motherly roles. But how are we treating them
right now that they are in twilight of their years? Are we giving them the best
comfort and care that they could ever have?
Let us give our mothers the best that we could ever give them. Let us
express to them our love and gratitude for all of the things that they’ve done
for us. And if there will come a time that they commit mistakes caused by their
advancing age let us remain patient and gentle with them.
How are you taking care of your mother?
- Marino J. Dasmarinas
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