"Evangelical surrender is directed towards receiving God's word.  It is like the ploughing which enables the soil to be 'good soil' capable of receiving the divine seed, the seed of life."

~Father Marie-Dominque Philippe, O.P.

For Reflection:

According to Father Philippe, what is the relationship between surrender and reception of the "divine seed, the seed of life?" How does Mary demonstrate evangelical surrender to God after Angel Gabriel's announcement?  How can I work to move myself forward this Advent season?  (Tomorrow's GraceLine may give you "Mary-like" insights.)

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