This Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
In the Gospel reading, we see that "Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste" in order to help Elizabeth, her cousin, who was six months pregnant with John the Baptist. Mary does this right after learning that she was chosen by God Himself from among all women throughout all time to be the Theotokos; the Mother of God.
I find it surprising and very unlikely that any person after finding that they have been so highly exalted above all others would have as their first thought what clearly Mary had as hers. I imagine it went something like this: "Oh, I better run quickly and go help Elizabeth because she too, is pregnant."
Maybe that doesn't surprise you.
Set aside the risk that she took in agreeing to be found with child and what concerns she may have had about the reactions of St. Joseph and the Nazarene society at large. Let's just say that her faith in God was such that she was not concerned about that at all. What woman would not be tempted to be impressed with her highly exalted stature? What woman would not say to herself "I need someone to help me." What woman after being highly exalted sets off in haste to serve someone else?
Mary. Your mother; given to you by Christ on His Cross.
I would like to invite you to consider making a consecration to Mary. There are many good guides available. I would recommend 33 Days to Morning Glory by Fr. Michael E. Gaitely, MIC.
Yours in Christ, through our Mother Mary,
+Theophilus
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