Fides et Ratio

The Presentation of Our Lady II

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III. Winter is a Time of Silence in Nature, a time of reflection

  1. Time of the shepherds, right after the birth of our Lord, this day born in the city of David who is Christ the Lord. A duty that was required of Mary. Lk 2:8-20. The shepherds came to her; Our Lady did not go seeking them out. The commands of the Lord by angelic decree supersede Mosaic prescriptions.
  2. Our Lady was observant of The Law “Hail full of Grace” Lk 1:28 Kecharitomene Gk, indicated God has already grace Mary previous to this point, making her a vessel who “has been” and” is now filled with divine life”[1]

    3. Immaculate Conception, before the angelic conversation, continue

    Obedience, hierarchy of values

    1. An example of Mary’s obedience was Naming of Jesus (Circumcision) 8 days later Lev 12:2-3 Sign of belonging to Lord by which males are incorporated into God’s covenant with Abraham and his descendants (Gen 17:9-14)

      2. Our Lady interesting shift, mother can be at circumcision

       Lev 12:5 Purification Period for a boy 40 days, then an offering is brought to the court of the Tabernacle (or Temple later), Luke 2:22-24 Piety and Obedience of Joseph and Mary

      Only one Temple, specific. Synagogue and Temple 2 different places.

      Shepherds representation of the Jewish people coming to Our Lady versus Magi Gentile to the Lord.

      BVM reply to life, women open to visit of immediate family first 8 days, not to those not known (Magi)

      Israelites, angels’ direct messengers of Lord. Magi have nature telling them what to do, celestial POV, within context of Truth & Goodness.

      [1] Catholic Study Bible, Old and New Testament (Ignatius Press: San Francisco 2024) 1829

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