Ponder with the Heart of Mary

The season of Advent has begun! 

I love this time of year! 

The anticipation and preparation for Christmas! 

Imagine Mary's anticipation and preparation...

What was being pondered in her heart?

How did she anticipate and prepare to become the Mother of God? 

Her answer was simple...She said 'yes'. 

  "Mary as Mother became the first “disciple” of her Son, the first to whom he seemed to say: “Follow me”... What a joy it must have been for Jesus to have one disciple who fully understood him. What a consolation to his Heart to find such attentiveness to God’s Word!" 33 Days to Morning Glory

And the Word became flesh...John 1:14 

"Pope John Paul II explains: “Before anyone else it was God himself, the Eternal Father, who entrusted himself to the Virgin of Nazareth, giving her his only Son in the mystery of the Incarnation.”" 33 Days to Morning Glory 

Mary's heart from the beginning of time anticipated this moment.

Mary's heart was prepared to receive the Son of God.

 Every Advent season we are reminded to prepare our hearts too. 

We are reminded to trust and to give God our 'yes'.  

"Like us, Mary needed to walk by faith while pondering in her heart." 33 Days to Morning

 Advent is a time to ponder the gift that is given, Emmanuel! 

Christmas Novena beginning on the feast of St. Andrew (30th Nov.) until Christmas Eve. 

Prayer is an essential part of Advent. Reciting this special novena prayer each day is a simple yet beautiful way to celebrate the spiritual significance of the Advent season and to experience a deeper conversion to the heart of Jesus. 

It may not be easy to pray this novena 15 times a day for 25 days, (Tip: Try 5 times before or after each meal) but if you are able to, this prayer will undoubtedly leave your heart well-prepared to welcome the coming of Christ. The beauty and sweetness of this prayer will unfold for you through its daily recitation, allowing you to meditate more fully on the profound mystery of the Incarnation.