Filled with the Holy Spirit, Mary’s cousin Elizabeth exclaimed, “Blessed art thou among women!”

God chose Mary to be the Mother of Jesus, not only because Mary could give Jesus His flesh and bones. More importantly, Mary would play a role in shaping Jesus’ characters.

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Denver said, “We may not have a wife, and we may not have sisters, but we have a Mother who loves us tenderly and unconditionally.”

Archbishop Chaput also said, “In selecting Mary to be the Mother of Jesus, God was not “manipulating” Mary. God chose Mary because He saw in her the unique trait necessary to become the Mother of the Saviour.”

Today, Jesus has handpicked us to continue His work of Salvation. At the same time, Jesus has given us His Mother, to be our Mother. “Look, here is your son.” (John 19:27)

Our Heavenly Mother committed her life in carrying out God’s work. Let us all follow Her footsteps in fulfilling God’s mission.