The Yes of Grace

O Mary, on your soul there was no trace
of sin since your conception, I confess,
for Gabriel described you as full of grace,
your soul prepared for your historic “Yes!”

Conceived immaculate, somehow God knew
the home His Son would bide--that He would bless
for His Incarnate Son--was only you,
a mystery, yes, that we can only guess.

O God, You knew, and now for me You know
how seems my soul You see, what’s its success?
How many yeses do I have to show
for my soul to end up more graced than less?

O Mary, help me say the “Yes” you said
to gain more grace from Your Son’s daily bread.

                               -- by Pete voelz      7/31/13