Mary's little way

The Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Matthew 1:18-23

For Mary's birthday, we reflect on the readings introduce a theme that most aptly describes not only Jesus but the Blessed Virgin Mary, "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, the least of the clans of Judah, out of you will be born for me the one who is to rule over Israel ... "

Bethlehem may be the least of the clans of Judah, but that least has brought out greatest man who ever lived and the woman who made this possible, Jesus and Mary.

In the gospel, we add another "least" in the history of great men, Joseph.  A carpenter by trade, he might have planned to divorce Mary, but because of his deep love of God, he without question took Mary as his wife.

Littleness, simplicity, or being the least.  Even the saints like St. Therese exult "the little way".  Mary, the least among women because of her humble status, is truly most blessed.  It's time we opt for the little way.

Mary's little way is total

The little way of Mary is her total submission to the Lord, as she made herself available to be as God's handmaid.  We take up this call to live a life of obedience to the Lord.

Mary's little way is holy

Mary's immaculate conception tells hugely about God's holiness is embedded in her. We take up this call to live the path of holiness.

Mary's little way is passionate

Her life is radical though it tells of the most ordinary things.  But every action is perfect because of love that till now radiates from her.  We vow to live a life of love.

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