Since the Roman Calendar Reform of 1969, the Church observes Jan. 1 as the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. This is not, ...

The point of this reflection is that, when it comes to the earth-shattering scripture passage called “The Annunciation,” I like the words and the way they are. In the sixth month…name was Mary.

She clung to him, as we want to do … .” (Solemnity of the Annunciation Homily, 2022) “The joy of the Gospel is such that it cannot be taken away from us by anyone or anything (John 16:22).