The
Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord is one of the most profound
and beautiful feasts in the Church’s liturgical calendar.
Celebrated today - 25th March, - precisely nine months before Christmas, it
marks the moment when the Angel Gabriel announced to the Blessed
Virgin Mary that she had been chosen to be the Mother of God. This
feast is not only a celebration of Christ’s Incarnation but also a
meditation on the response of Mary - her faith, her obedience, and
her humility. It is a moment that encapsulates God’s divine plan
and the cooperation of humanity through the willing consent of one
humble young woman.
