Misa De Gallo - Day 5

The overall theme for Day 5's Readings is Obedience in Faith - both by Jesus and Mama Mary.  While Jesus, being God, knew exactly what He was saying "yes" to, I wonder if Mary had any inkling at all of what she was getting into based on St. Gabriel's greetings (which sounded like a really awesome deal, by the way).  I bet she felt there was more to it than just the simplistic way St. Gabriel put it.  And yet she said "yes" without hesitating nor asking further questions.

Both Mama Mary and Jesus said "yes" to the Father's will in full Obedience and Faith, out of Love. And, I believe, that is what makes their "yes" powerful and Christ's sacrifice, effective.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

O Key of David, opening the gates of God’s eternal Kingdom: come and free the prisoners of darkness!

Luke 1:26-38

26 In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man named  Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28And coming to her, he said, “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.” 29 But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. 30 Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, 33 and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his Kingdom there will be no end.” 34 But Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?” 35 And the angel said to her in reply, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. 36 And behold, Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren; 37 for nothing will be impossible for God.” 38 Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.