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Until Christ Be Formed in You
by Paul
Landolfi,
SM
148 pp., Saragossa Publications, $5.00
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Mary, you are an excellent listener.
Mary remembers
He was speaking when suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them. Out of the cloud came a voice which said, This is My beloved Son on whom my favor rests. Listen to Him. (Matthew 17:5)
We reflect
The story of Samuel and Eli. (1 Samuel 3:1-11)
What are some of the reasons why it is so difficult to listen?
We talk with Mary
How true it is that God speaks to us, as to Elijah, in gentle whispers (1 Kings 19:9-). Mary, you listened closely. Attentively, you picked up the inner whisperings in your heart. Could it be so? The God you adored and loved was calling to you. You sensed the presence of Gabriel, the Strength of God. The angel's message was beyond human comprehension. God was asking you to be His Mother! . . .
We Share
Give an example of a time when you listened in a totally involved way or felt listened to in such a manner. What were your feelings about this?
We Resolve
If you hear the word of God, harden not your hearts. (Psalms 95:8)
What does the Spirit of the Lord seem to be saying to you?
What implications does this have for my life? For the life of my community?
We Pray
Mary, you know how to listen. Be my teacher. Your only wish is that I be transformed into the likeness of your Son. I pray with you, as the disciples did in the Cenacle so that I may receive the fullness of the Spirit of Jesus.
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