Monday, March 25, 2019
Today, in Mercy, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. It is a sacred and beloved feast. Have we not come to love its phrases, ringing in our hearts like treasured memories? Let us pray with them today, asking to welcome the astonishing Will of God in our own life as Mary did.
The angel Gabriel was sent from God
to a town of Galilee called Nazareth…
And the angel said:
“Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.”
Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus, for nothing is impossible for God.
Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord.
May it be done to me according to your word.”
Music: Ave Maria – Franz Schubert
Lavish Mercy 
Beautiful pictures! I’ve heard that there are more paintings of Mary in the world than there are of any other person who has ever lived.
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I especially love these passages and the Tanner picture is a favorite. I saw the original at the Museum on Broad street whose name escapes me at the moment. I love that museum. Thanks for your reflections. Donna
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