บทรำพึงพระวาจาประจำวัน 31th May 2018

31st May 2018 Thursday 8th Week in Ordinary Time - The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Reflection
Zephaniah 3:14-18, or Romans 12:9-16, Luke 1:39-56
“Selfless love”

After receiving Angel Gabriel’s announcement that she would be the Mother of God, Mary did not focus on herself and her emotions, worries and thoughts. Instead, she immediately went to visit Elizabeth after hearing that her cousin was also pregnant. Mary selflessly gave herself for the good of others.

Selflessness is a virtue which makes us grow out of our pride and meanness in order to give ourselves without any personal motives or expectation of anything in return. Selflessness makes us live freely for others and God, not for ourselves only.

As we celebrate the Feast of the Visitation, let us ask Mother Mary to help us to also have the courage to de-centre from ourselves so that we can selflessly give ourselves more to others.

Question for reflection:
1) How can I imitate Mary’s selfless love today?