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Today is the feast of the Annunciation of the Lord. It is by Mary’s “yes” to God’s plan that permitted the Holy Spirit to overshadow her and cause her to conceive God’s only Son, Jesus. We are eternally grateful for her decision to allow God to act within her womb. Because of that, all generations have called her blessed and all generation have been blessed by her desire to please God.
Mary was very young at the time -- only a teenager – but she accomplished great things by her openness to God’s will.
Pray for our young people, especially those who are searching for meaning and purpose. God has a plan for them too. May they have ears open enough to hear the voice of God in their lives and courage strong enough to say “yes” to it.