behold the handmaid of the lord: happy annunciation

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

the blessed virgin mary and the primates meeting

Read Jill Woodliff's meditation here. An excerpt:

She who believed that Jesus would inherit the throne of David stayed at the foot of the cross. She who believed that He would reign over the house of Jacob forever stayed at the foot of the cross. She who believed that His kingdom would have no end stayed at the foot of the cross.

She gave birth, remaining a virgin. She watched the end, believing in no end.

Amen. If we resolve to wait and adore at the foot of the cross and we think the Mother of God doesn't wait and adore with us, then we are either blind or dishonest . "Behold your Mother!" Take her into your own home (John 19.26).

May we see Jesus through her eyes.

Holy Mother of God, pray for us sinners!