God’s astonishing ways can change everything, which is what happened for Mary.
Throughout Scripture, we encounter numerous individuals who are addressed by God — Noah and Moses often top the list — and asked to do things that, at first glance, make little or no sense.
Mary willingly accepted what Gabriel told her. Such humility and obedience to the call of God is the model for us all, whether or not angels appear before us with proclamations of tidings and joy.
By pondering the miracles in her life, Mary allowed the treasures God brought her to dwell so deeply in her heart that her actions and words flowed directly from them.
