Pure of heart, immaculate of soul,
Mary was free from the obstacles that can prevent us from saying “yes” to the Lord.
Suspicion, cynicism, pride, false humility, and bondage-to-self cloud our reasoning,
inhibit our faith, and make it difficult
for us to surrender to God and his plan.
Father,
help me to use
the gifts of the Spirit
to, once and for always,
strive for holiness.