On the Second Joyful Mystery

One of the reason I love Saturdays (besides having Husband around to do the stuff outside I am not capable of doing) is the Joyful mysteries. This summer of a constant stream of company is so wonderful--and the mystery of the Visitation always brings to mind the importance and sacramental aspect of Christian hospitality.

The Visitation shows us the Blessed Mother dropping everything to go visit a relative--and her cousin Isabel (her real name) receiving her, so honored, so humble, is a model of how we should receive the person of Christ in every visitor who knocks at our door. I love the image of their encounter!

May we receive our visitors: friends, relatives, the UPS man, the mailman or the stranger who comes to pick up his lost dog, with the same humility and joy! May we bring the heart of Christian hospitality to all who step on our home ground.

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