“Joyful” Mondays encourage us to remain open to the will of God in our lives. Mary’s purity, lively faith and life of ceaseless prayer prepared her to submit herself to God’s will even if she didn’t understand it. Luke 1: 38 (“Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to […]

On “Joyful” Mondays, we reach for our Rosary as we reach out to Him. Lord, you sent your messenger to Mary, to ask her to say yes to her place in salvation history. You asked her to serve as the sacred vessel to bring Jesus into the world, as the blessed mother of Your […]

On this “Joyful” Monday, we celebrate the Holy Name of Mary. Mary, whose purity of soul inspired her to accept the call of God despite her initial trepidation, inspires all of us today to give thanks to God and, like her, to “proclaim the greatness of the Lord.” We proclaim His greatness because “The […]

Our Monday is “Joyful” when we begin in prayer. “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior.” Luke 1: 47. For he has looked upon this sinner’s weakness and still blessed me with his love and mercy. Lord, I know that I am unworthy of Your grace […]

On “Joyful” Mondays, we sit with Mary as she encounters the messenger of God, who tells her “Do not be afraid for you have found have found favor with God.” Luke 1: 29. As I begin this week, Lord, I pray for the courage to proceed in prayer and not to be afraid […]

On “Joyful” Mondays, we pray for the will to say “yes” to God’s divine will. Mary said “yes” to her heavenly Father even when she wasn’t sure of the direction or the plan. Likewise, I pray that my human need for certainty or a plan be superseded by my desire to fulfill […]