In this heartfelt reflection, we explore the powerful spiritual meaning of Mary as the “Reed of God”—the empty vessel prepared to be filled with the breath of the Holy Spirit. Drawing from Caryll Houselander’s classic work The Reed of God, this message offers deep insights into Mary’s role as the God-bearer (Theotokos), her journey to Elizabeth, and how Christians today are called to imitate her in bringing Christ into the world.

Through personal testimony from a priest newly assigned to a quiet rural parish, we discover how God uses unexpected places and moments to reveal His purpose. From the chapel within the rectory to the hills of Ellsworth, this reflection reminds us that we are chosen to carry Christ wherever we go—even to the places we didn’t plan or expect.

As we approach Advent and the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, this message invites you to rejoice in the truth that God chooses to dwell with us, prepare us, and send us. Alleluia!

0:00 – Opening Invocation
0:19 – “Queen of Heaven, Rejoice”
0:41 – Theme: The Regina Caeli
0:47 – A Priest’s Assignment to Ellsworth
1:16 – Wrestling With the Lord’s Plan
1:57 – Prayer in the Rectory Chapel
2:34 – The Reed of God: Mary as Holy Emptiness
3:06 – Mary’s Advent Waiting
3:22 – The Visitation and Christ’s Hidden Presence
3:57 – A Personal Parallel: Being Sent to the Hills
4:15 – Our Mission to Carry Christ Like Mary
4:47 – Even Simple Things Help Christ Grow in Us
5:19 – Realizing the Gift of Being Sent
5:35 – “It Was Not You Who Chose Me…”
6:07 – Allowing Christ to Dwell Within Us
6:26 – Why Are We Here? To Bring Christ There.
6:39 – Approaching the Immaculate Conception
7:03 – Final Reflection and Alleluia

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