The Annunciation of the Lord

Monday, March 25th is the Solemnity of the Annuciation of the Lord.  The Annunciation of the Lord (Solemnity) – “This feast celebrates the wondrous event that binds God and humanity forever. Christ, the Word who becomes the Son of Mary, is enfleshed in her womb, making Mary the Mother of God. The liturgy celebrates the beginning of God’s new redemptive work and recognizes Mary as the “new Eve,” the obedient and faithful woman who generously agreed to be a participant in God’s plan of salvation.” (Living With Christ, March 2019) Daily Readings: Isa 7:10-14; 8:10; Heb 10:4-10; Luke 1:26-38