Today’s Gospel proclamation reminds me of my own climb up the hill in Judea where Mary’s cousin Elizabeth lived. It was a steep climb even in the modern time. We cannot imagine how difficult the terrain would have been 2000 years ago to reach up that hill. Mother Mary was obedient to the leading to visit her cousin who was with child when she herself was with child. Would we do the same if we were prompted to go serve in the same situation? How hard it is for us to say yes to serve where our leadings are less challenging than that of the Blessed Mother, at that time? Let us ponder on this and draw strength and courage from Mary never to say ‘No’ to the leading of the Lord and follow through in obedience. Today we commemorate St. Peter Canisius, who believed in the importance of understanding the Catholic faith. Let us read a portion of the Catechism of the Catholic Church everyday to strengthen our Catholic foundation.

Prayer: Come Lord Jesus, and enlighten our lives. Amen.