Studying this morning's four readings from the St. James Daily Devotional Guide (click to subscribe), I examined myself with these questions. Where is your self-examination leading today?
Psalms 113:1-9. Feast of the Annunciation. Verses 5 and 6, how does God’s humility illustrate and impel the humility he expects from me today as a follower of Jesus Christ?
Proverbs 31:1-31. Feast of the Annunciation. Verse 10, how does this virtuous woman anticipate the Virgin Mary? What does Mary have to teach all of us, women and men alike, in these turbulent times?
Hebrews 2:5-18. Verse 11, if Jesus regards me as a brother, how can I show my gratitude in serving his kingdom and his people?
Luke 1:26-38. Verse 38, Mary says yes to God, the ultimate yes. What are some small, simple ways I can say yes—not no or maybe or later—to God in the here and now of my circumstances?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.