7. "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places" (Eph. 1:3). These words of the Letter to the Ephesians reveal the eternal design of God the Father, his plan of man's salvation in Christ. It is a universal plan, which concerns all men and women created in the image and likeness of God (cf. Gen. 1:26). Just as all are included in the creative work of God "in the beginning," so all are eternally included in the divine plan of salvation, which is to be completely revealed, in the "fullness of time," with the final coming of Christ. In fact, the God who is the "Father of our Lord Jesus Christ"-these are the next words of the same Letter-"chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. He destined us in love to be his sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace, which he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace" (Eph. 1:4-7).
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In the language of the Bible "grace" means a special gift, which according to the New Testament has its source precisely in the Trinitarian life of God himself, God who is love (cf. 1 Jn. 4:8). The fruit of this love is "the election" of which the Letter to the Ephesians speaks. On the part of God, this election is the eternal desire to save man through a sharing in his own life (cf. 2 Pt. 1:4) in Christ: it is salvation through a sharing in supernatural life. The effect of this eternal gift, of this grace of man's election by God, is like a seed of holiness, or a spring which rises in the soul as a gift from God himself, who through grace gives life and holiness to those who are chosen. In this way there is fulfilled, that is to say there comes about, that "blessing" of man "with every spiritual blessing," that "being his adopted sons and daughters...in Christ," in him who is eternally the "beloved Son" of the Father.
When we read that the messenger addresses Mary as "full of grace," the Gospel context, which mingles revelations and ancient promises, enables us to understand that among all the "spiritual blessings in Christ" this is a special "blessing." In the mystery of Christ she is present even "before the creation of the world," as the one whom the Father "has chosen" as Mother of his Son in the Incarnation. And, what is more, together with the Father, the Son has chosen her, entrusting her eternally to the Spirit of holiness. In an entirely special and exceptional way Mary is united to Christ, and similarly she is eternally loved in this "beloved Son," this Son who is of one being with the Father, in whom is concentrated all the "glory of grace." At the same time, she is and remains perfectly open to this "gift from above" (cf. Jas. 1:17). As the Council teaches, Mary "stands out among the poor and humble of the Lord, who confidently await and receive salvation from him."22
36. When Elizabeth greeted her young kinswoman coming from Nazareth, Mary replied with the Magnificat. In her greeting, Elizabeth first called Mary "blessed" because of "the fruit of her womb," and then she called her "blessed" because of her faith (cf. Lk. 1:42, 45). These two blessings referred directly to the Annunciation. Now, at the Visitation, when Elizabeth's greeting bears witness to that culminating moment, Mary's faith acquires a new consciousness and a new expression. That which remained hidden in the depths of the "obedience of faith" at the Annunciation can now be said to spring forth like a clear and life-giving flame of the spirit. The words used by Mary on the threshold of Elizabeth's house are an inspired profession of her faith, in which her response to the revealed word is expressed with the religious and poetical exultation of her whole being towards God. In these sublime words, which are simultaneously very simple and wholly inspired by the sacred texts of the people of Israel,89 Mary's personal experience, the ecstasy of her heart, shines forth. In them shines a ray of the mystery of God, the glory of his ineffable holiness, the eternal love which, as an irrevocable gift, enters into human history.
Connected with this exaltation of the noble "Daughter of Sion"111 through her Assumption into heaven is the mystery of her eternal glory. For the Mother of Christ is glorified as "Queen of the Universe."112 She who at the Annunciation called herself the "handmaid of the Lord" remained throughout her earthly life faithful to what this name expresses. In this she confirmed that she was a true "disciple" of Christ, who strongly emphasized that his mission was one of service: the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many" (Mt. 20:28). In this way Mary became the first of those who, "serving Christ also in others, with humility and patience lead their brothers and sisters to that King whom to serve is to reign,"113 and she fully obtained that "state of royal freedom" proper to Christ's disciples: to serve means to reign!
46. This filial relationship, this self-entrusting of a child to its mother, not only has its beginning in Christ but can also be said to be definitively directed towards him. Mary can be said to continue to say to each individual the words which she spoke at Cana in Galilee: "Do whatever he tells you." For he, Christ, is the one Mediator between God and mankind; he is "the way, and the truth, and the life" (Jn. 14:6); it is he whom the Father has given to the world, so that man "should not perish but have eternal life" (Jn. 3:16). The Virgin of Nazareth became the first "witness" of this saving love of the Father, and she also wishes to remain its humble handmaid always and everywhere. For every Christian, for every human being, Mary is the one who first "believed," and precisely with her faith as Spouse and Mother she wishes to act upon all those who entrust themselves to her as her children. And it is well known that the more her children persevere and progress in this attitude, the nearer Mary leads them to the "unsearchable riches of Christ"(Eph. 3:8). And to the same degree they recognize more and more clearly the dignity of man in all its fullness and the definitive meaning of his vocation, for "Christ...fully reveals man to man himself."133
This Marian dimension of Christian life takes on special importance in relation to women and their status. In fact, femininity has a unique relationship with the Mother of the Redeemer, a subject which can be studied in greater depth elsewhere. Here I simply wish to note that the figure of Mary of Nazareth sheds light on womanhood as such by the very fact that God, in the sublime event of the Incarnation of his Son, entrusted himself to the ministry, the free and active ministry of a woman. It can thus be said that women, by looking to Mary, find in her the secret of living their femininity with dignity and of achieving their own true advancement. In the light of Mary, the Church sees in the face of women the reflection of a beauty which mirrors the loftiest sentiments of which the human heart is capable: the self-offering totality of love; the strength that is capable of bearing the greatest sorrows; limitless fidelity and tireless devotion to work; the ability to combine penetrating intuition with words of support and encouragement.
If he has eternally willed to call man to share in the divine nature (cf. 2 Pt. 1:4), it can be said that he has matched the "divinization" of man to humanity's historical conditions, so that even after sin he is ready to restore at a great price the eternal plan of his love through the "humanization" of his Son, who is of the same being as himself. The whole of creation, and more directly man himself, cannot fail to be amazed at this gift in which he has become a sharer, in the Holy Spirit: "God so loved the world that he gave his only Son" (Jn. 3:16).
Genesis 22:18 All the nations of the earth will be blessed Deuteronomy 6:4 "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Joshua 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth; Psalm 18:2 The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; Psalm 27:1 The LORD is my light and my salvation--whom shall I fear? Psalm 34:8 Taste and see that the LORD is good. Psalm 34:18 The LORD is close to the brokenhearted Psalm 37:4 And he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God. Psalm 89:1 I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: Psalm 119:9 How can a young man stay pure? By obeying your word. Psalm 119:11 Your word I have hid in my heart, that I might not sin Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 147:3 He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds. Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; lean not on your own Proverbs 3:6 in all your ways acknowledge him; he will make your paths Proverbs 30:5 "Every word of God is flawless Ecclesiastes 3:1 To everything there is a season; a time to every purpose Isaiah 9:6 For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. Isaiah 53:4 Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; Isaiah 53:5 And by his stripes we are healed Isaiah 53:6 All we like sheep have gone astray Isaiah 54:17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper Isaiah 55:8 My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you Jeremiah 32:27 I am the God of all. Is anything too hard for me? Nahum 1:7 The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; Matthew 4:19 "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men." Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men Matthew 6:9 Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name Matthew 6:19 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, Matthew 6:33 "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, Matthew 7:7 Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find Matthew 21:22 If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer. Matthew 22:37 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul Matthew 25:40 Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine Matthew 28:19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, John 8:32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free John 11:25 I am the resurrection and the life John 13:35 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, John 14:2 In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, John 14:6 I am the way and the truth and the life. John 15:13 There is no greater love than to lay down one's life Acts 1:8 You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you Acts 4:12 Salvation is found in no one else Acts 17:11 The Bereans were more noble than the Thessalonians Romans 1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God; Romans 5:8 While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 6:23 The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life Romans 8:28 In all things God works for the good of those who love him Romans 8:37 We are more than conquerors through him who loved us Romans 10:9 If you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe Romans 10:17 Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message Romans 12:2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, 1 Corinthians 3:16 You yourselves are God's temple and God's Spirit lives in you 1 Corinthians 6:19 your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you 1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has seized you except what is common to man 1 Corinthians 10:31 Do it all to the glory of God 1 Corinthians 13:13 But the greatest of these is love 2 Corinthians 4:18 We fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen 2 Corinthians 5:17 if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation 2 Corinthians 5:21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us 2 Corinthians 12:9 My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; Ephesians 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all Ephesians 6:12 Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers Philippians 3:13 Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which passes all understanding Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, Hebrews 12:2 Looking to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. James 1:22 But be you doers of the word, and not hearers only, James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just 1 John 3:18 Let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth 1 John 4:7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; Revelation 1:8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, Revelation 3:20 Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. 2ff7e9595c
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