Mary said to the angel: “let it be according to your word.” In the midst of her fear and anxiety, Mary accepted that she would become the mother of Jesus, not knowing fully what that meant. She accepted that God was with her, working in her life, in this mystery that was unfolding. Today, I invite you to hear Mary’s gentle words of wisdom as an invita on to receive the same mystery of God’s life-changing gi of love, the birth of goodness and light into your life.