May it be done to me according to your word

“Mary said, ‘Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.’ Then the angel departed from her.” (LK 1: 38)

The beginning of our salvation started with Mary’s total and unconditional acceptance of God’s will—“may it be done to me according to your word.” Our Lady, who accepted the angel’s message, became the Mother of “the Word of God,” who “became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” She started with recognition and acceptance of her identity: “I am the handmaid of the Lord.” From this point we can also fulfill God’s plans for us.

“The Word of God became flesh and made his dwelling among us; and we saw his glory.” (Gospel Acclamation)