Beacons of hope and joy!

In the visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we celebrate the Arc of the new covenant (2 Samuel 6:14). Mary is the one who brings, Jesus the Savior, the hope and joy to the entire humanity. She shares the greatest gift with Elizabeth, who represents all of us. Mary, the first believer, teaches how to give thanks gratitude to the Almighty for his mercy. Elizabeth's words: "Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb," echoe our response to this gift of God and our acknowledgement of Mary, the very special Woman in the history of salvation.

Mary and Elizabeth's joy in the Visitation reminds us of how the Church ought to respond to Christ's incarnation – “welcoming Jesus with great joy and bringing him to others.” Just as Mary went to visit her cousin to share the good news of her pregnancy, so too should we share the joy of Christ with the world. Indeed, Jesus is our new law, our Lord and King, and the bread of eternal life.
Whenever we bring Jesus to the world, we become beacons of hope and joy

Pax et Bonum!

Fr. Georges Roger Bidzogo sac.