June 17, 2023: Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Mary, as the Mother of Jesus, had such a close relationship, especially when she bore Him in her womb.  Her heart beat to bring life into Jesus as His tiny heart beat.

She exemplifies for us what it means to love the Son of God in a deep, intimate way.

She was fully aware of God's love and then shared it.

We, too, are called to respond to the love God has shown us by bearing into all the world, sharing it in a way that blesses those around us.

As we reflect on the Paschal Mystery that has been our focus since Ash Wednesday, may we be inspired by the love of God through Christ and put it into action.