Mary moves from those who would gossip and doubt to the arms of a kindred spirit. Her soul’s friend, Elizabeth, is filled with the goodness and grace of God rather than the accusation and judgement of her neighbours.
After all, Elizabeth has something in common with Mary – Elizabeth knows that the Lord is with Mary; knows that the Lord is with her; knows that the Lord is with all of us if we are willing to accept the invitation.
Within Elizabeth, the prophetic voice of John also speaks; generations already naming Mary as blessed; most fortunate; most joyful of women – her fullness; our fullness of faith – if we have faith. If we are not part of the doubt and denial that the world can change – has already changed – and that we are part of God’s plan. That Love will come again; that we will give birth to a new tomorrow.