Sunday, March 25, 2012

Ave Maria


The feast of the Annunciation normally falls on March 25 (informing us that Christ's birth is just 9 months away!)  Because today is Sunday, the feast day will be observed tomorrow.  The mysteries of the Annunciation are many and wondrous, among them:  God's intervention in human history; Mary's fiat; the beautiful Magnificat; the fulfillment of ancient prophecies; the affirmation of the sanctity of life in the womb, and more.  Ave Maria, indeed.