The moment of encounter between Our Lady and Elizabeth is a beautiful expression of the joy of the Gospel that should suffuse our souls at this time of year. Both women praise God for the wonder of new life and the action of grace that has answered their prayers in ways they could not have imagined. Living as we do post-Resurrection, we have a sure and certain hope that God's answer, in Christ Jesus, is always "yes": "For in him (Jesus) every one of God's promises is a 'Yes'. For this reason it is through him that we say 'Amen' to the glory the glory of God." (2 Cor 1: 20). In our greetings and meetings this Christmas let us be mindful of the blessings we have received throughout the year so that our observance of these great liturgical feasts does not restrict itself inside the walls of the church but overflows into our summer holidays to renew our families and communities in faith and love. Then we can say, along with our lady: "My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour." (Lk 1: 46-47)
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