The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
March 25
What do we know about the Annunciation?
What we do know about Mary comes to us from the Gospel evangelists Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. In the early centuries of the Church, many traditions arose around Mary and her life. Some have no foundation in Scripture, such as her presentation in the temple (observed on Nov. 21). And even with the events recorded in sacred Scripture, many questions remain unanswered. This is true for the Annunciation, celebrated liturgically on March 25.
The Annunciation account found in Luke’s Gospel (Luke 1:26-38) tells us certain facts: The angel Gabriel visits a virgin named Mary in the village of Nazareth. This moment in Mary’s life, in which she is asked to be the mother of the Savior, is rich for meditation. Those who say the Rosary contemplate the mystery every time they pray the joyful mysteries. Artists Fra Angelico, Sandro Botticelli, Jan van Eyck, or Henry Ossawa Tanner tried to depict the moment of the angelic visitation and announcement. Spiritual masters — such as St. Bernard — have meditated at great lengths on the Annunciation. Read More. |
The Annunciation of Mary
Blog post by Krissy Kirby
3/24/2015 The Annunciation... is one of my favorite feast days in the Church. Over the years, it has become my favorite solemnity because of two short lines from the Gospel,
Fear not, for nothing will be impossible with God. And then the next line, Behold: I am the handmaid of the Lord, let it be done to me according to Thy Word. (Luke 1: 37-38). These two lines have helped me through the hardest years of my life. Read More. |
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Based on Luke 1: The Annunciation.
Exploring the idea that incarnation is happening through people as they allow Jesus' life to be born in them. Lyrics: Hey Mary, there’s an angel in your house! Said, ‘Mary have I got some news for you. You seem to think you’re nothing much but Heaven’s coming close enough to touch, yeah! Hey Mary, God is coming here through you! There is no such thing as ordinary now God is here Every life and breath is blessed, you never know when God might appear |