Reflection for Sunday January 1 Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God: Luke 2:16-21

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 submit to the will of God? 

The Blessed Mother humbly submitted herself to the will of God she quietly reflected on the uncertainties and surprises that went her way. In the midst of her trepidations she remained faithful to the will of God she was with her son Jesus until the very end of His life on the cross.  

As we begin our new year we will be swimming into the ocean of uncertainties and surprises. Let us be ready by having a positive mindset and by keeping our strong faith in our God. Let us continue to glorify and praise God and let us strive to share and deepen our faith.  

The Lord wants nothing but the best for us; He desires us peace and He wishes to always be with us. Let us open ourselves to the many blessings that the Lord wants to give us. But this will only materialize if we continue to be near His presence and by avoiding sin. 

As we step inside this New Year let us strive to always be near God, let us remain Hopeful and Optimistic for nothing is impossible with God. Let us make the Blessed Mother our prayer partner and our spiritual mother as we wade through the many surprises and uncertainties of this year.  - Marino J. Dasmarinas