We came together yesterday to thank God for giving us Mary the Mother of Jesus and for being our Mother too. Mary had the courage to trust God and say Yes to all that God wanted her to do we hope that we have the same courage that Mary had.

God sent the angel Gabriel to a town in Galilee with a message for a young woman named Mary. She was engaged to Joseph from the family of King David. The angel greeted Mary and said,

“Peace be with you. You are truly blessed. The Lord is with you.”

Then the angel said to Mary, “Do not be afraid. God is pleased with you and you will have a son. His name will be Jesus and he will be called the Son of God, the Most High.”

Mary said to the angel,” I am a virgin. How then can this be?”

The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come to you and God’s power will rest upon you.”

“I am the Lord’s servant.” said Mary. “May it happen to me as you have said.” And the angel left her.