Monday, April 3rd
Annunciation (transferred from 25th March)
Mary said, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord.
Let it be to me according to your word."
Luke 1:38

Let all the children of the Father seek to offer themselves in loving obedience to that which He wills for them. This is the way of joyful fulfilment and of the extension of the Father's will in creation. The wonderful charge and challenge to the Father's beloved children of all times the world over is to become the means of their receiving to themselves, in love, that which He has created, freely offered and redeemed and sanctified in Me through the power of Our Holy Spirit.

Mary was and is the supreme perfected one who in obedience to her destiny and high calling, willingly accepting and following through all that it was required of her to do and suffer. And now she joyfully witnesses amongst those who have responded to the Father's loving call and fashioning in life and who now rejoice in His Nearer Presence. And she offers to those who look for it her prayers and loving support and encouragement in identifying with that perfection which is their glorious destiny if they remain faithful to the Saving Love Who is the means and end of their life and being.