As we wait these weeks of Advent, how are our hearts surviving? This morning at the Feast Day celebration of the Immaculate Conception--a day that recognizes Mary's conception--the Jesuit from Latin America closed the mass by singing a moving song to Madre. His voice is rich and his love for Mary came through.
Afterwards, some religious sisters I know insisted that I join their community for lunch and many people commented on his passion during that song. Waiting is not meant to be a passive activity. Waiting should be accompanied by terms like with bated breath or to exhale. The good Jesuit captured the essence of waiting as he poured his soul into that song. Mary is one of our models on how to wait. I am sure hundreds of emotions must have poured over her as she waited to reach for the Life within her and cradle Him in her arms.
I have always admired Mary's ability to respond with "Let it be done..." I do not always respond so graciously...which is why Mary is full of grace and I am not. I want to be some days. I want to have hands and heart wide open to all God asks of me. I do not always succeed in the outcome. God knows my heart. I believe God knows that waiting is hard for most of us. God was a kid once, right? Even as an adult, waiting is a challenge. To stand in the not yet space requires much grace and patience.
How is your waiting going as we enter Week Two of Advent? May you be blessed with grace for the remaining journey.
Peace,
Suzanne
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