Today's Readings:
Is 7:10-14. 8:10
Ps 40:7-11
Heb 10:4-10
Lk 1:26-38
Today we celebrate Mary's great 'fiat', her great yes to God. She believed what the angel said to her and trusted that God would guide her, regardless of the hardships to come; and in doing this, she conceived in her womb through the Holy Spirit our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today let us follow that great example and utter our 'Yes' to God so that he may work wonders with us as well. Through Mary's yes, God brought salvation to the world; he could have done it without her but choose to work through her. What is it he wishes to do with us this day? God Bless and have a great day.
Lord God, you choose the weak and make them strong; fill us with your Spirit and help us to let you work through each of us this day. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Saint of the Day - Annunciation of the Lord
The time arrived for Jesus to come down from heaven. God sent the Archangel Gabriel to the town of Nazareth where Mary lived. The glorious archangel entered Mary's little house and found her praying. "Hail Mary, full of grace!" said the angel. "The Lord is with you, and you are blessed among women." Mary was surprised to hear the angel's words of praise. "Do not be afraid, Mary," said Gabriel. Then he told her that she was to be the mother of Jesus, our Savior. Mary understood what a great honor God was giving her. Yet she said, "Behold the handmaid of the Lord!" At that very moment, she became the Mother of God. And still she called herself his handmaid, his servant. Mary knew, too, that as the mother of Jesus, she would have many sorrows. She knew she would have to suffer when her Son suffered. Yet with all her heart, she said, "Be it done to me according to your word."
Reflection: This feast celebrates Mary's response to God, and the awesome moment of the Incarnation. Take some time today to reflect on how profoundly our lives have been changed as a result of Mary's "yes" to God.
Saint information comes from: http://www.holyspiritinteractive.net/dailysaint/march/0325.asp
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