When Mary got Troubled She pondered over the Trouble - What about me?

Gospel Thoughts

Advent Season : 2nd Week - Tuesday

GOSPEL Lk 1 : 26-38

First Reading - Gen 3:9-15, 20

Second Reading : Eph  1: 3-6, 11-12

When Mary got Troubled She pondered over the Trouble - What about me?

*1) Even Mary got Troubled for the plan of God*

When angel Gabriel appeared to and greeted her, she was greatly troubled.

The trouble is because of the unexpected thing 

The trouble is because, she is seeing a holy creature, the Angel Gabriel

The trouble is because of the extraordinary greetings of the Angel 

*2) Mary's Response to the Trouble*

When she was troubled, she didn't run away from the scene. First of all she was able to ponder or think about the mystery of the trouble

She faced the situation with courage. Because of her trouble she was not confused 

The trouble did not shatter her plans but built her plans according to the will of God

*3) She pondered all the Troubles*

Pondering means 

think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.

Since she was able to ponder - She could listen to the Angel

Since she was able to ponder - She could clarify her doubts with the angel 

Since she was able to ponder - She was able to say *Yes* to Gods plan 

Since she was able to ponder on the trouble - She was able to change her plans according to the plan of God

*4) What is my response when I am troubled?*

For many - troubles will destroy their dreams and plans 

For others - troubles will make them to give up everything

Troubles will make many to lose their confidence, trust, vision, creativity,  Zeal, and even their own life. 

*5) Uncontrolled Troubles are dangerous*

When trouble takes the control of the life, the life becomes miserable

Uncontrolled troubles will lead you into confusion and problems

Uncontrolled troubles will destroy ones life

*6) Marys Troubles were only for short period*

Since she was able to ponder, listen to the angel, clarify doubts, her troubles remained only for a short time. 

Her open approach solved her troubles. 

When I am stiff, when I close myself, troubles can not be handled. 

Be open to God and you can face all the troubles with positive results 

*7) Handling of Trouble is a great art* 

Mary had this art, so she became the mother of God. 

Judas didn't know how to handle the trouble. So troubles destroyed his life. 

Simplicity and openness to God, like that of Mary will help you to handle your troubles in a better way. 

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*