Learning from the Magi

The incident of the Magi teaches us that hardship, anxiety, pain and harsh circumstances must always prepare the way for the discovery of the Child in its mother's arm. We do not find the herald of God or God himself in easy circumstances. The Child of Mary, many years later, warned his hearers of this, saying: "But what went you out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Behold, those clothed in soft garments are in the houses of kings." (Lk 7:25) ~Father Edward Leen in The Likeness of Christ

Dear Mary, Mother of the Incarnate Word, in all circumstances, easy or not, let us draw strength from you and rejoice with you in God our Savior. Amen.