United States Conference of Secular institutes

USCSI REFLECTIONS

Luke 1:26-38

We do Mary a disservice if we follow the tendency to place her on a pedestal and leave her there. We reflect on Mary’s importance today precisely because she is one of us, one who shows us how to be in right relationship with the Father. As Pope Paul VI said, “Mary is truly our sister, who as a poor and humble woman fully shared our lot.”