25/03/2026
Today, March 25, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, the moment when the angel Gabriel appeared to the Blessed Virgin Mary, announcing that she would conceive and bear the Son of God.
This sacred event marks the Incarnation, when Jesus Christ took on human flesh and entered the world through Mary’s humble “yes.” Her faithful response, “Let it be done to me according to your word,” is a powerful witness of trust, obedience, and surrender to God’s will.
The Annunciation reminds us that God’s plans often unfold in quiet and unexpected ways, inviting us to listen, to trust, and to respond with courage and faith. Like Mary, we are called to open our hearts and say “yes” to God’s call in our own lives.
As we reflect on this mystery, may we be inspired to embrace God’s will with humility and confidence, knowing that His grace is always with us.
Mary, our Mother, pray for us, that we may faithfully follow God’s word and bear His love to the world. Amen.