A shoeshine boy was plying his trade in New York’s Grand Central Station. A silver medal danced at his neck as he worked his shine cloth again and again, across a man’s shoes. “Sonny” said the man curiously, “What’s the hardware around your neck?” “It’s a medal of the Mother of Jesus,” the boy replied. “Why her medal?” said the man. “She’s no different from your own mother.” “Could be.” Said the boy, “but there’s a real big difference between her son and me!”
This story illustrates the deep devotion of the boy to Mary. Where is Mary in my journey of faith? She said “yes” to God’s call in her life, even though it led to much heartache. Can I follow her example and say “yes” to God’s call in my life this Christmas?
Prayer for Today
Thank you Lord for the gift of today, and for all that I am blessed with.
Today I pray that during this Advent time, I may take example and comfort from Mary, our Mother.
Walk with me in my needs, and hear my prayers for those I love.
Help me to realise that nothing will happen this day
that together you and I can’t handle. Amen.
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