“When at the annunciation the Most Blessed Virgin gave the consent which was expected by the Eternal Word before becoming her Son, she from that moment asked our salvation of God with intense ardor, and took it to heart in such a way that from that moment, as a most loving mother, she bore us in her womb.”

                                                                       -St. Bernardine of Siena

For Reflection:             

Ponder this statement in reference to the past three GraceLines. Ponder it in reference to yourself. What emotions does it excite in you? What insights does it provoke? How does it affect your understanding of Mary’s love for you, uniquely and specifically? Consider her selfless love. In what one way can you begin to love like this today?