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Mar 25 
Article of the Day
The Annunciation: Mary's Fiat and the Dawn of Redemption
On this solemn feast, the Church contemplates the moment when heaven touched earth — the Angel Gabriel's message and the Blessed Virgin's courageous "yes" that changed all of human history.
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Saint of the Day
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March 25
The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Annunciation, when the Angel Gabriel appeared to the Blessed Virgin Mary and announced that she would conceive and bear the Son of God. Mary's fiat — "Be it done unto me according to thy word" — marks the beginning of our redemption.
"Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord." — Luke 1:38
Today's Readings
First Reading
Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10"The virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall name him Emmanuel."
Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 40:7-11"Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will."
Second Reading
Hebrews 10:4-10"In the scroll of the book it is written of me: I delight to do your will, O my God."
Gospel
Luke 1:26-38"Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you."
Divine Office
Lauds
Morning Prayer
Terce
Mid-Morning
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Midday
None
Mid-Afternoon
Vespers
Evening Prayer
Compline
Night Prayer
Virtue of the Week
Week of March 23
Humility
Humility is the foundation of all virtues. In the psychological sciences, humility is associated with greater emotional resilience, improved relationships, and more authentic self-awareness. St. Augustine taught that humility is the first, second, and third most important thing in the spiritual life.
"Learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart." — Matthew 11:29
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