The
Angel Gabriel arrived without being announced; he entered Mary's home to greet
her and called her “full of grace.” This was a totally unexpected visit. God
always comes to us at a time and in a way when we least expect it. This kind of
visit supposes a lifetime of listening to the Word of God and waiting for his
will (…) an expectation that requires a humble heart, open to God's surprises.
Mary knew the texts that spoke of God's fidelity and mercy towards his people
and the whole human race, including those who walk away from him. These words
from the Scriptures had shaped Mary's heart—a heart that was able to grasp and
understand things, events and people from the inside—now ready to welcome the
Lord intimately.
But Mary “remained troubled,” probably puzzled, and she wondered: “Why? Why me?
Why now? Why in this way?” God often surprises us and we must, like Mary, let
ourselves be surprised by him (…).
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