“The references to Mary in Scripture transcend the limits of her own personality in order to be the symbol of all humanity. She becomes for us a sign, or symbol, of eternal values. All that has been revealed to us about her is for the sake of our own participation in the redemption wrought by her Son.”

   -Sister Mary Elise Krantz, S. N.D. 

For Reflection:            

What eternal value(s) is Mary a sign or symbol of at the Presentation? Consider this in light of the last sentence of the quote. How does this apply to your own life in general? Specifically? Right now?