8/15/23
Reflecting on the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, I keep thinking of a particular woman I saw at mass last week. After receiving the Eucharist and finishing my prayer, a woman in a white chapel veil caught my eye as she was approaching the altar in the communion line. She was absolutely the most beautiful woman I've ever seen. I couldn't help but stare and it was difficult to pull my gaze away from her. I wasn't looking at her in a lustful way--gracious no. But I realized, it wasn't her physical beauty that was striking. As she slowly advanced toward Christ at the altar, her big wide eyes were fixed unwaveringly on Jesus with awe, Love, reverence, humility and obedience. It was absolutely gorgeous. I very rarely see women wearing veils during the regular English mass, and I never really knew the full significance before. Besides it being a symbol of humility, wearing a veil is also a devotion to Mary. It's a way of emulating her as she is the archetype of humility and purity. I've been thinking about this woman all week and wondering what it is that touched my heart. I want to say "yes" like that! With the same obedient adoration and unwavering focus. If only we could all emulate Mary’s continual “yes” to God. How beautiful is the gift of true obedience to the Lord!!!
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