After Mary says “yes” to God’s plan for her
To be the mother of Christ,
She immediately journeys to the home of her cousin
Elizabeth and stays with her until the birth
Of Elizabeth’s child, John the Baptist.
Our Lady is portrayed here waiting on her elderly relatives
For discipleship finds expression in works of charity
Even – or especially – in the tasks of daily life.
Mary is carrying the King of Kings in her womb
But Jesus has come, not to be served, but to serve.
This shrine invited us to find Christ
And to bring Christ into every aspect of daily life.