Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (May 31): reflection

Theme: Invite mother Mary, she will bring Jesus to you

Today, the Church celebrates the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to her cousin, Elizabeth. At the annunciation, angel Gabriel informed Mary that her cousin, Elizabeth, whom the people called barren had received the favour of God and was pregnant. Mary travelled to visit her and spend some time with her.

According to the narrative of Mary’s Visitation to Elizabeth as read in today’s gospel, as soon as the pregnant Mary entered the house of Zechariah and greeted her pregnant cousin, Elizabeth, the child in the womb of Elizabeth was electrified; he recognized the presence of the Son of God and leaped for Joy. Mary brought Jesus to the house of Zechariah and Elizabeth.

Indeed, Mary brings Jesus to whoever opens his door and welcomes her into his home; she brings Jesus to us anytime she visits us. The aura of Jesus pervades every space she visits.

Do you need Jesus today? Do you need want to feel the presence of Jesus in your life and in your family just as the baby in the womb of Elizabeth felt? Then, invite Mary into your life and home; she will bring Jesus to you. The May devotion that ends today is not the end of devotion to Mary. Let us continue to invite her into our homes and hearts every day through the Rosary.

Let us honour this woman who gave Jesus to humanity and keeps bringing Him into hearts and homes that open their doors to her. We must revere her as the mother of Christ.

May Mother Mary visit you and your home today. Amen

Fr Isaac Chima