The Speciality of Mary's YES

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Lenten Season: Third Week : Tuesday*

*Gospel : Lk 1:26-38*

*First Reading : Is 7:10-14; 8:10*

*Responsorial Psalm : Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 11*

*The Annunciation of the Lord : Feast*

*The Speciality of Mary's YES*

Mary’s *Yes*, her fiat, is one of the most profound moments in salvation history. 

It is unique because of its total openness to God’s will, its implications for the Incarnation, and its model for Christian discipleship. 

*1) A Yes of Total Surrender* 

Unlike Zechariah (Luke 1:18-20), who questioned the angel’s message with doubt, Mary responds with faith and trust.

Her response echoes the obedience of great biblical figures like Abraham (Genesis 12:1-4) but goes beyond by accepting the role of Mother of God

*2)  A Yes that Reverses Eve’s No* 

The Church Fathers often contrast Eve’s disobedience with Mary’s obedience.

Just as Eve’s *No* led to sin, Mary’s *Yes* opens the way for Christ, the New Adam

*3) A Yes of New Beginning*

Mary's Yes, results in new Beginning in the Human History 

The Entire Human History gets divided as Before Christ and After Christ. 

This can also be called as Before the *Yes* of Mary and after the *Yes* of Mary 

*4) A Yes which brings down the Heaven*

Mary's *Yes* had tremendous power 

Her *Yes* had the power to bring down the heaven into this Earth 

With Her *Yes* the saviour came down resulting the Heavenly experience here on Earth 

*5)  A Yes that Invites the Holy Spirit*

Mary's acceptance allows the Holy Spirit to overshadow her, making her a living temple of God.

This moment prefigures how the Holy Spirit works in all believers who surrender to God’s will (Acts 1:8).

*6) A Yes that Brings Salvation to the World*

Through Mary's cooperation, the Word became flesh, fulfilling God’s plan for redemption.

Without her willing consent, God's plan would not have unfolded in this way.

*7) A Yes which conceived the Cross*

Mary's *Yes* had the Cross in it 

Even though Mary did not understand, the consequences of Yes, trusting in the providence of she said *Yes* to the Lord

Her *Yes* had manger of Bethlehem, and Mount Calvary with Cross

How about my *Yes* to the Lord?

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*