Sr. Chris Koellhoffer writes that to confirm something is to verify it as being true or accurate. It means putting any doubts about a particular matter to rest. Today’s feast of the Visitation shows three ways God confirmed Mary’s calling to her. First, the Visitation tells us how Mary and Elizabeth—both made pregnant miraculously—offered an emotional confirmation to each other. You can imagine these two women talking excitedly about all that has happened to them: one who conceived despite her old age and the other who conceived without human intervention. They share their joys, concerns, and hopes for their children. Second, the Visitation describes a physical confirmation when the baby John leaped into his mother’s womb. Luke called this a leap of joy, indicating that it went far beyond a baby’s normal kicking. That leap confirmed for Mary how special her baby was. Third, the Visitation gave Mary a prophetic confirmation. Elizabeth called Mary “the mother of my Lord,” confirming that Mary’s child was more than just an ordinary baby. Luke also tells us that Elizabeth said these words because she was “filled with the Holy Spirit.” This confirmation shows you the Lord wants to confirm that he is working wonders in you, even if it doesn’t feel like it. He wants to let you know that he is pleased with you and is happy to keep working with you, doing whatever it takes to build up your faith.