Wednesday 3rd Week of Advent Year C

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In today's gospel reading unlike the Blessed Virgin Mary,  Zechariah demonstrates lack of faith in God's word and was struck mute by Angel Gabriel as a consequence. 

Though the reactions of Mary and Zechariah may seem similar on the surface, it’s clear that their hearts are quite far apart. For Mary, our Blessed Mother, her question was asked in perfect faith. She heard Gabriel speak and she believed. But faith seeks understanding and so Mary, in her perfect faith, sought to understand the mystery that was being presented to her. Gabriel responds with a brief insight and Mary is grateful for that.

We pray for the grace to be receptive to God's word and demonstrates faith and trust in his promises. 

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