Anointing of rejoice in the travails

Acts 5:41 –“And they left the council,they rejoiced that they were considered worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name." This was the response of Peter and other apostles when they received punishment for their teaching in His name.Have you ever think who experienced this gladness of apostles first??It is our Mother of God and St.Joseph .
As we know,when the time reached for the birth of Jesus Christ,they were wandering for a shelter.Further  She was dishonered and drove away from every home!!. For whom she sufferered this disgrace??For the sake of His name.When Mother of God had conceived Jesus in her womb,She said :"My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour."-Luke 1:46-47.Yes, Mother of God received this anointing of rejoice out of the love towards His Majesty _ for fulfilling His duties with in the travails of life.Yes,She experienced this spiritual happines throught Her life from the annunciation till the mount of Calvary during the travails of life.Now let us pray to Mother of God to receive this gift of  rejoice  as an anointing power in our life- journey with in the torments.Amen.Ave Maria!!

V.P Achan,Kreupasnam