The Annunciation: Waiting in the Silence - The Living Church

The Feast of the Annunciation celebrates the moment when the angel Gabriel, in the small village of Nazaré, announces her upcoming motherhood to Mary, according to...

Gospel: "Behold, you will conceive and bear a son" (Lk 1:26-38) Published on 03/25/2025 at 08:00 Zen reading Acclamation: (Jn 1:14ab) Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus. (At Easter: Alleluia. Alleluia.) The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory. Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus. Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke At that time,     the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth,…

The First Light Shines

They honor Mary as the root from which grows Christ, the Fruit of the Tree of Life. She is like a gate, through which shines the first dawn of the Light of the World. The Solemnity of the Annunciation is our worship of the mystery of the Incarnation.

The Annunciation: Waiting in the Silence - The Living Church

This Sermon is one example of the rich materials available with a subscription to The Living Word, TLC’s Preaching Resource. Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word. Luke 1:26-38 Today we stand in the midst of a great silence, an astonishing rupture and pause in the mighty workings of God. Today we overhear an announcement; but also a request, a waiting-upon, that is the angel Gabriel’s mission to Mary, a v…

Mass Readings for March 25, 2025

Isaiah 7:10-14,8:10 Psalms 40:7-11 Hebrews 10:4-10 Luke 1:26-38 Isaiah 7:10-14,8:10 (10) Yahweh spoke again to Ahaz, saying, (11) “Ask a sign of Yahweh your God; ask it either in the depth, or in the height above.” (12) But Ahaz said, “I will not ask, neither will I tempt Yahweh.” (13) He said, “Listen now, house of David. Is it not enough for you to try the patience of men, that you will try the patience of my God also? (14) Therefore the Lord …

On March 25, 2025, Christians of the Eastern rite will celebrate for the first time according to the new calendar a great holiday - the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.