Grace and peace to you my sisters and brothers in Christ,

This week we meet Mary, one of the most remarkable members of the family tree of Jesus that we have been exploring.

God calls her into a future she never expected, and when God does, Mary should have been afraid—yet she responds with courage, trust, and a simple, world-changing yes. In her amazing story we discover that it isn't fearlessness that makes us faithful, but God's perfect love that casts out fear.

On this 3rd Advent weekend, let's explore together how Mary's "yes" opens the door for Christ's coming—and how our own small yeses make room for God's hope to shine in our world today.

Blessings,