Gospel: “To another he said, ‘Follow me.’ But he replied, ‘Lord, let me go first…’” (Luke 9:59)
Meditation:
Mary’s response was immediate and radical. She did not ask for delays or conditions. To follow Christ with Mary is to practice total detachment from our own timelines and “security blankets,” trusting that in following Him completely, we find our true home and purpose in the Kingdom of God.
Mary’s response was immediate and radical. She did not ask for delays or conditions. To follow Christ with Mary is to practice total detachment from our own timelines and “security blankets,” trusting that in following Him completely, we find our true home and purpose in the Kingdom of God.
The Medal Connection:
The Medal is a sign of “recourse”—a prompt for immediate turning to God. It calls us to the same radical availability as Mary’s Fiat. To wear it is to dress for service, signifying that we are ready to follow the Lord “now” rather than after our own chores.
The Medal is a sign of “recourse”—a prompt for immediate turning to God. It calls us to the same radical availability as Mary’s Fiat. To wear it is to dress for service, signifying that we are ready to follow the Lord “now” rather than after our own chores.
Action Step: Conduct a nightly Examen of your “Yes” to God.
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