Reflecting on the Annunciation: How Saying ‘Yes’ Can Make All the Difference
At its heart, the Annunciation is a celebration of one person’s openness and willingness to say “yes” in the face of the unknown. That one…
Annunciation
What the Annunciation Taught Me About Maintaining Joy Amidst Uncertainty
Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from…
How Mary Invites Us Into Silent Contemplation This Advent Season
It has become too much — the noise of the world. I see the hate spewed on media platforms, and feel the chaos that exists…
No Mere Greeting: The Hidden Meaning of the Hail Mary
One thing that makes the rosary one of my favorite devotions is that it is essentially a scriptural prayer. This is true in two ways:…
Gabriel’s Message
Mary, the mother of Jesus, has inspired me to be countercultural this Christmas. I can’t stop humming “Gabriel’s Message,” a traditional Basque carol that recalls…
#342-Why is the Annunciation NOT a holy day of obligation?
Why is the Annunciation NOT a holy day of obligation? If you like this podcast, please donate to our holiday fund drive at bustedhalo.com/donate. Merry…
Waiting For God
In the back pew of the adoration chapel, I folded my arms and slouched before the God who wouldn’t talk to me. It was Advent,…
Tom Petty — The Waiting
Read the story of the Annunciation and consider how hard it must have been for Mary to wait for Jesus.
