Do not be afraid, Mary!

Gospel Thoughts

*Advent Season : C Cycle  2nd Week - Wednesday*

*Solemnity of Immaculate conception of Mary*

*GOSPEL -  Lk 1:26-38*

*First Reading - Gn 3:9-15, 20*

*Do not be afraid, Mary!*

*1) Fear is the beginning of the Trouble*

When people are frightened, they can't do anything or else they will be confused in doing everything. 

Fear makes a person defident in doing anything and the person will not be able to do anything 

Every day people are frightened about doing something or the other 

*2) Angel tells Mary not to fear, before communicating the Great Work*

Angel Gabriel came to Mary to communicate the great plan of God to Mary 

After the initial greeting, Angel tells Mary not fear before communicating the great plan of God 

This shows how important it is not to fear before we start any work 

*3) Did Mary fear about the Great Mission*

It is natural that Mary was perplexed, when She heard the Greetings of Angel 

She was also surprised, and worried  When she heard the plan of God

But finally She was at peace when, she came to know that everything is happening according to the Plan of God 

*4) When it is Possible not to fear in our life!*

When Mary came to know that it was God who is working in her life, she was at peace 

Secondly when Mary Surrendered Herself totally to the plan of God, she was at peace 

So it is very important, first of all to know that it was God who working in and through us and secondly to submit totally to the will of God. 

When these things happen in our life, we are able to over come from any fear in our lives 

*5) Don't be afraid is a important phrase*

This is a very important phrase, which comes many times in the Bible 

It is said this phrase almost comes 365 times, which means each day once this phrase comes 

This also shows how important this phrase is and How God is concerned about us. 

*Don't be afraid* phrase, shows God's care and concern to the entire humankind

*6) Don't be afraid Mary - also my Name??*

Even though there is Mary's name in today's Gospel, this phrase can be even applied to our life 

In this sense God's angel says to us *Don't be afraid ---* (my name) 

This shows Gods personal and individual concern to all of us 

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*