Pray the rosary with your family, group or at home and use our resources to guide your reflections.
A woman praying in front of a statue of Mary in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Mary said, 'Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word.'
Mary is greatly troubled by the angel’s message. Yet, despite her uncertainty and questions, she places her trust in the One who calls, and she responds with a willing heart.
Mary’s response to God’s invitation is prophetic and powerful. In her Magnificat she sings of what this will mean for her and for all people – a new world order that God will bring through the baby she is carrying.
Her song of spontaneous praise contrasts the proud and mighty with the humble heirs to God’s Kingdom, as she celebrates the transformations that God’s love will make manifest. These themes of care for the marginalised and reordering of the world’s power structures will be at the heart of Jesus’ life and ministry.
As we celebrate the Annunciation of the Lord today, let’s pray with Pope Leo XIV: “May Mary help us embrace the Kingdom’s new way of thinking, so that in our Christian life the love of God, which welcomes, binds up wounds, forgives, consoles and heals, may always be present.”
Prayer
Loving God,
Inspire us,
through the example of Mary,
to have the courage and strength
to work for your Kingdom of justice
and to share your love with all.
Amen.
Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.
Act
As you celebrate Mary’s faith and courage, use our rosary resources to pray for a world where all people can flourish. You may like to register to join our community rosary every Thursday morning on Zoom.