Love Is a Flame

This week we visit Mary and Elizabeth, and connect to the boundless love they felt for their unexpected children. This love was greater than fear, greater than the relative safety they knew before birthing prophets.

How can we, today, tap into the fearlessness of these two women, whose integral role in founding the church was freely offered and lovingly given.

Let us gather in the light of the candle, and remember the arch-angel Gabriel’s orders, “Be Not Afraid.” How might we be as brave and bold as Mary?