Solemnity of the Annunciation: ‘The Word Became Flesh and Dwelt Among Us’… - Catholic Canada

Solemnity of the Annunciation: Mary cooperates in the victory of Jesus Christ over sin and death

Hail full of grace! The Lord is with thee! Blessed art thou among women!

RELIGION. Celebrated on March 25, the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary by the angel Gabriel is the tipping point of Catholic history. Nine months to the day before Christmas, Christians celebrate the divine conception. Aymeric Pourbaix returns to this key stage of Catholicism.

Solemnity of the Annunciation: ‘The Word Became Flesh and Dwelt Among Us’… - Catholic Canada

The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.” But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Read the Whole Art…

From fear to fiat: Following Mary's example at the Annunciation

“Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you” (Lk 1:28). What would your reaction be if an angel appeared in your living room right now, telling you of the incredible plans God had in store for you? I know that my first reaction would be to wonder if something was wrong with dinner from the night before or if I needed to pour myself a second cup of coffee after too little sleep. When reflecting upon the appearance of the Angel Gabriel to Our Lady at…

The Annunciation is the feast of the conception of the Infant Jesus, or the Incarnation of the Son of God who is eternal as Man, explained on Tuesday His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church.

The Feast of Suboro: A Celebration of Faith, Tradition, and Unity - Syriac Press

On 25 March, the Western and Eastern Syriac Churches celebrate the feast of Suboro, a deeply significant occasion that commemorates the Annunciation — the moment the Virgin Mary received the good news that she would bear Jesus Christ. This celebration is rich in symbolism, tradition, and cultural resonance, marked by unique rituals that reflect the essence of the event. Symbolism in Threads, Rituals, and Bread Central to the Suboro celebration i…