Think for a moment of the image of Mary Magdalene lingering behind at the empty tomb of the risen Christ after the disciples had left in bewilderment and dismay. Her faith obligated her to stay and her perseverance was rewarded by Lord who came into her presence and reassured her that the promise of the resurrection was true. She was the first witness of the proof of God’s fulfillment of this covenant man: If we believe in what we cannot see, we shall never die but will live forever.
Are there other women living today who can call to mind the faith of Mary? What would that faith look like? I think of my own wife who continued to have faith that God would empower my younger son to overcome huge physical obstacles that defined his early years. Long after I had despaired of every being able to understand his speech or to be able to see him to be comfortable doing anything physical, she continued to fight for him, pray for him, encourage him, support him and to demand that the the rest of us to join her efforts to encourage him. Now he speaks with delightful eloquence, humor, and startling insight and always with a precise articulateness that is a true gift from God.
Are there other women living today who can call to mind the faith of Mary? What would that faith look like? I think of my own wife who continued to have faith that God would empower my younger son to overcome huge physical obstacles that defined his early years. Long after I had despaired of every being able to understand his speech or to be able to see him to be comfortable doing anything physical, she continued to fight for him, pray for him, encourage him, support him and to demand that the the rest of us to join her efforts to encourage him. Now he speaks with delightful eloquence, humor, and startling insight and always with a precise articulateness that is a true gift from God.
When the day came he wanted to become a fireman, this young man who struggled so hard to just be able to crawl and walk without pain as a child became a fireman. While I have been so proud of him it was not until today as I reflected on the reading that I gained a new understanding of my wife’s role in my son’s life. She, like many others, reminds us that the gospel proclaims a living word that is as vital today as it was 2 thousand years ago. At this very moment she is continuing to live that example as Brian struggles with a new set of challenges to overcome. Tonight I will offer an extra prayer of thanks to Mary Magdalene for blessing us with her example and for my wife’s willingness to bring the gospel to life for her family. Pray for her and for Brian with me.
Peace be with you.
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