Her Humility

O Mary, God made you His Mother true,
 you still could have said, “No”--He made you free,
make you His Mom--He did not have to do,
but He loved you for your humility.

You said in your Magnificat that He
exalts the humble people of our race,
that He regarded your humility,
and due to it, He filled you full of grace.

O Mother ours, that grace we too desire,
and with your “Yes” you showed us all the key,
the courage and obedience you inspire,
but most of all your great humility.

O Christ, You showed humility like hers,
help us to have humility like Yours.

                       -- by Pete Voelz      8/7/13