The Annunciation

Pour your grace into our hearts, O Lord, that we who have known the incarnation of your Son Jesus Christ, announced by an angel to the Virgin Mary, may by his cross and passion be brought to the glory of his resurrection; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Saint Mary the Virgin August 15

O God, you have taken to yourself the blessed Virgin Mary, mother of your incarnate Son: Grant that we, who have been redeemed by his blood, may share with her the glory of your eternal kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

March 25th - Feast of the Annunciation

Nativity Scene - "Holy Family" by Michelangelo

I was always impressed with the ability of Michelangelo to place dynamic figures into challenging spaces.

I had the good luck to spend hours with this painting in Florence while studying abroad in college. Quite amazing, I think.