Excerpt from EWTN: Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Annunciation. This was when the Archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary and revealed God’s Will that she become the Mother of the Son of God. She accepted, and at that moment, the “Word became Flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:14).
Mary’s “yes” changed everything! Through Mary’s fiat, she made the Divine Plan of salvation effective in history. As Eve disobeyed and set humanity on a path of sin, Mary was perfectly obedient and set us on the path of grace. As Eve was the “mother of all living” (Genesis 3:20), Mary is the mother of all those living in Christ. We owe her a debt of justice and a filial obligation of love.
The Blessed Virgin gives us a perfect example of how to surrender to God’s Will and trust in Him completely. St. Teresa of Calcutta said,
Mary showed complete trust in God by agreeing to be used as an instrument in His plan of salvation. She trusted Him in spite of her nothingness because she knew He who is mighty could do great things in her and through her. Once she said “yes” to Him, she never doubted. She was just a young woman, but she belonged to God and nothing nor anyone could separate her from Him.
We encourage you to read our special page dedicated to the Solemnity of the Annunciation, where we answer questions such as:
What were the five things that the Archangel Gabriel told Mary about her Son?
What does Mary’s fiat mean?
How did Mary exemplify faith in God?
What is the role of Mary in our lives?
