The Lineage Unfolds

~~~ Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary ~~~

~~~ Ruth 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17 ~~~ Psalm 128 ~~~ Matthew 23:1-12 ~~~

Little did Ruth know that the field she found

 to work in was that of Boaz.

Boaz was an important relative

 of Naomi's deceased husband.

Boaz was so moved by what Ruth had done

 for her mother-in-law. He treated her like one

 of his own servants even though she was a Moabite.

...you have left your father and your mother and the land of your birth,

and have come to a people whom you did not know previously.

It was the Israelite custom to leave

 the outer edge of the fields untouched.

This was so the poor and marginalized 

could help themselves to what they could reap.

This custom provided for the the poor, the widow,

the stranger and the orphan.

 Clearly Naomi, a widow and Ruth, a stranger

were among those who were allowed

 to gather from this portion of the field.

Subsequently Boaz comes to learn

 of Ruth's connection with Naomi.

He assumes his familial responsibility

 to care for both Ruth and Naomi.

This is an important and beautiful story.

I encourage you to read these chapters of Ruth.

In God's plan Ruth is part of the lineage of Jesus.

Ruth is part of God's salvation plan.

All of the pieces of her life fall into place

even though she has lost her husband in death...

even though she is a stranger, not a Hebrew.

Read this amazing story and discover 

the significance of removing one sandal.

Boaz and Ruth eventually marry and they have a son together.

Naomi is blessed with a grandson to love.

Today we commemorate the Queenship of Mary.

God's plan for Mary unfolded for her throughout her life.

When God is in charge of your life unbelievable things can occur.

When God has a plan for your life he protects you.

He puts people in your life to carry you forward.

When God is in charge of your life

events which might be considered negative 

are transformed into blessings.

God does indeed have a beautiful plan for your life.

You may never know who you already know

 is a part of His plan.

May Our Blessed Mother,

Queen of Heaven

watch over us and teach

 us to surrender to God's will.

~~~Peace~~~