From God, the Father of all mercy, comes the glory of the Annunciation: the angel Gabriel is sent to the Virgin Mary to announce to her that she will give birth to a son, our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
The glorious Annunciation rejoices all who hear it, for it is a sign of God's great love for his people. When Mary accepts her part in God's plan, she is overshadowed by the Holy Spirit and the Word made flesh grows in her womb.
By her faith and obedience, Mary gives us an example of humility