"Your Word, Lord, is truth." † John 17:17
The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord is one of the most profound and beautiful celebrations in the Catholic Church. It marks the moment when the angel Gabriel announced to the Virgin Mary that she would conceive and bear Jesus Christ, the Son of God. This feast is not just about a message delivered, … Read more
There is something deeply moving about this moment in the Gospel according to Luke 1: 26 – 38 the quiet, almost hidden encounter between Mary and the angel Gabriel. It doesn’t happen in a palace or before a crowd. It happens in an ordinary place, in the life of a young woman whose world is … Read more
Catholic Mass Readings for Wednesday, March 25th 2026. THE SOLEMNITY OF THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD FIRST READING “Behold, a virgin shall conceive. ” A reading from the Book of Isaiah (ISAIAH 7: 10 – 14; 8: 10) In those days: The Lord spoke to Ahaz, “Ask a sign of the Lord your God; let … Read more
There is a certain tension in this Gospel that feels very familiar, even today. Jesus is speaking clearly, but the people around Him do not understand. Not because His words are complicated, but because their hearts are not ready to receive what He is saying. He tells them, “You are from below, I am from … Read more