Our Lady of Sorrows September 15, 2018
Reflection on the WORD
Living the Sorrows – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Prophet Simeon prophesied to Mary, “a sword will pierce your soul.” Mary’s love for God is so deep and selfless that she simply surrenders all Her burdens and anxieties, her sorrows and sufferings to God whom she trusts totally and unconditionally.
Lk 2:33-35
As the father and mother of Jesus stood wondering at the things that were being said about him, Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, ‘Look, he is destined for the fall and for the rise of many in Israel, destined to be a sign that is opposed - and a sword will pierce your soul too -- so that the secret thoughts of many may be laid bare.’
Today's Pointers on God's Word
As you read the passage what words, phases or meanings caught your attention?
- Simeon blessed Mary and Joseph and prophesied the sufferings that both Mary and her child would undergo.
- Mary was given the blessedness of being the mother of the Son of God. That blessedness included a sword that would pierce her heart when her Son would die on the cross. Mary received both a crown of joy and a cross of sorrow.
- Mary’s joy was not diminished by her sorrow because of her faith, hope, and trust in God and His promises. Pray that like Mary, you would be able to bear any sorrow or pain with renewed faith, hope and trust in God.