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Annunciation

 




From the liturgical calendar, today is the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary. 



The passage from Luke above provides a little bit of insight into what happened today so many, many years ago. If you would like to find out more, please continue reading Luke if you’re not familiar with it.


In short, because of Mary’s “yes”, the journey continued. These events were always prophesied from the very beginning, and yet, no one was really prepared for it all when it finally happened. 


I’m grateful that it happened; I’m joyful for the Annunciation. As we are still in the season of Easter, Eastertide, I continue to be joyful to even be a part of this journey of faith. The Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary reflect these events. If you’re not familiar with the Rosary, have you considered giving it a try?


I think back on the alternative, on those days before I returned to Catholicism, and the difference is night and day. Faith is a gift, but it will not stay if you do not nurture it. 


Furthermore, today is also the day of the solar eclipse. Coincidence? I think not. If you have been thinking about returning to the faith or considering Catholicism, it is never too late to start on this journey. Why not start today. It is a journey with ups and downs, but we are all on this journey together. God will provide. God will guide us.


Thanks for taking the time to read this far, and thanks for stopping by. I hope you stop by again next week




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