I offer a few thoughts on this important occasion, just 9 months away from an important holy day.
In the midst of our Lenten observance, we come to an occasion of great joy as we recall when the Angel Gabriel came to the Virgin Mary to announce that she would bear the Son of God.
Jesus submitted the Father's will and came to Earth in the Flesh. Mary submitted to God's will and accepted her role as the Mother of Jesus, bringing Him into the world. Both Mary and Jesus offer us an example of what is spoken of in the Scripture readings, offering up not sacrifices, but ourselves to doing God's will. We thereby take up our role in God's marvelous plan of salvation, which is unfolding even in our day and in our lives.
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