The Annunciation: Mary's humble fiat

Therefore is it that we, the children of Adam, who have been snatched by Mary’s obedience from the power of hell, solemnise this day of the Annunciation.

(PerMariam) — A very blessed feast of the Annunciation! Today on this solemn feast the Church joins in prayer in honor of Our Lady and her glorious yet humble fiat to the Will of God.

There are few better to draw from on this feast than the great liturgical writer and Benedictine Dom Gueranger, as Per Mariam presents his meditation for the great feast of…