Songs 2:8-14 or Zephaniah 3:14-18 / Luke 1:39-45
The Visitation is the Second Joyful mystery in the prayer of the Rosary.
Truly it was a joyful occasion as two expectant mothers met and celebrated the gift of life in their wombs.
More than just a gift of life, it was a blessing from God as they were carrying two sons who would become central figures in God’s plan of salvation.
One would be the prophet who would point out the Lamb of God, the Saviour.
The other is the Saviour Himself who would fulfill God’s promise of salvation for the world.
So the Visitation is a joyful occasion for Mary and Elizabeth as well as a revelation of God’s plan of salvation.
Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, proclaimed that Mary is the mother of the Lord, thus revealing that Jesus is truly the Lord.
As we reflect and meditate on the Visitation, let us give thanks to God for giving Jesus to us to be our Saviour.
Jesus is our Life and our joy.
As we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Saviour, let us also prepare to receive the revelation of God.
God wants to reveal through Jesus, the meaning of our lives.
As we give thanks to God for the gift of life, may we also open our hearts to the revelation of God’s plan for us to live life fully and joyfully.