Thursday, December 8th
Conception of the BVM
Genesis 1:3-6. Luke 1:26-38

Holiness becomes the Mother of Incarnate Love, grace made it possible. Obedience in love and in self-giving opened up the way of man's salvation promised by the Father from the beginning, to continue even to the end of time. I, the Father's Son, beloved and loving, one with Him from the beginning, willingly and lovingly took on human flesh at His bidding. Mary, purest of all women, was the chosen means of My entering human life Tenderly she bore Me, faithfully she taught and trained Me in My infant years and she was with Me as I triumphantly returned to the Father.

Regard the faithful love of My beloved Mother. Unite with me in honouring her. Let the power of her dedicated life and absolute self-giving encourage and inspire you. Let the Father's will and loving purpose be fulfilled in you as it was in her, through the grace and power of My Indwelling.