Saints + Scripture: The Annunciation of the Lord

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'Tis the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord.

Papal Quote o' the Day

"The angel departs; her mission remains, & with it matures her inner closeness to God, a closeness that in her heart she is able to see & touch."
—Pope Benedict XVI (1927-2022, r. 2005-2013)

Saint Quote o' the Day

"Him Whom the heavens cannot contain, the womb of one woman bore. She ruled our Ruler; she carried Him in Whom we are; she gave milk to our bread."
—Saint Augustine of Hippo, Doctor of the Church (354-430, feast: 28 August)

'Tis also the Monday of the Second Week of Easter (Latin: Pascha, meaning "Passover"): Pascha-link & Wikipedia-link Paschaltide.