Luke 1:46-55 - First Sunday of Advent "Mary"

Mary's absolutely unique experience of having Christ formed physically inside her becomes the model for Christ formed spiritually inside each of us as we choose to say, "May it be to me according to your word."

So roll up your sleeves, put your mind in gear, be totally ready to receive the gift that’s coming when Jesus arrives. Don’t lazily slip back into those old grooves of evil, doing just what you feel like doing. You didn’t know any better then; you do now. As obedient children, let yourselves be pulled into a way of life shaped by God’s life, a life energetic and blazing with holiness. God said, “I am holy; you be holy. [1 Peter 1:13-16]