In this homily guest preacher, The Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr.*, Rector of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, Houston, Texas, states that we should look at the power of the story of Mary in our daily lives. There were several responses Mary could have given when approached by the angel Gabriel. Yet despite her youth, and the possible scandal her pregnancy would create, she said yes, and that decision made all the difference for the salvation of the world. We are called to be like Mary – to follow her lead and say yes. God calls us to open our hearts to Him-  he loves us, he wants us, and we are favored in his sight.

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*The Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr. is Rector of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Houston, Texas,  which is the largest Episcopal church in North America. He is an author of several books his most recent being Witness to Dignity: The life and Faith of George H.W. and Barbara Bush.