We add our praise to Gabriel’s; Angels: Day 171

St. Gregory the Wonder-Worker  invites us to join our voices to the angel Gabriel’s. When we look at what graces were given to Mary,  we can only say along with Gabriel, “Hail,  O favored one, the Lord is with you!”

David and Isaiah and all the prophets foretold the Lord’s becoming man in all their preaching. But you, Holy Virgin—you alone shall receive the mystery unknown by them. Learn, and do not wonder how this can happen to you. For he who made man out of virgin soil, the very same will now do as he wishes for the salvation of his creature.

New radiance of eternal light gleams forth for us now in the inspired har- mony of these words. Now is it right and fitting for me to wonder like the Holy Virgin, whom the angel appropriately first greeted thus: “Hail, O favored one”— because with her all the treasures of grace are made alive. Among all nations she alone was both virgin and mother and without knowledge of man, holy in body and soul. Among all nations she alone was made worthy to bring forth God; alone she carried in her the One who carries everything by his Word.

And not only is it right to marvel at the beauty of the Holy Mother of God, but also at the excellence of her spirit. Therefore let us also come, my friends, and discharge our debt according to our ability. Following the voice of the archangel, let us cry aloud: “Hail, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” –St. Gregory Thaumaturgus, Homily  Concerning the Mother of God, 20-23

IN GOD’S PRESENCE, CONSIDER . . .

Have I made the Holy Virgin, Queen of Angels, a regular part of my prayer life?

CLOSING PRAYER

All-holy, pure, most glorious, and most blessed Lady, Queen of the heavenly hose, help me to be like the angels in devoting my whole life to Christ my God.

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