On the eve of the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, we had a spiritual conference given by Bp. Agnelo Gracias who led us on a virtual pilgrimage to the heart of Mary. He gave us a few points for reflection. First, Mary as a model of Receptivity: Christian life begins with God coming down for us. The incarnation is the grace of God that comes down from heaven for us, and Mary on behalf of the entire human race received “the Word of God” into her heart. Second, Mary as