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The Annunciation

Solemnity, March 25th

The Catechism of the Catholic Church says (#973)… By pronouncing her “fiat” at the Annunciation and giving her consent to the Incarnation, Mary was already collaborating with the whole work her Son was to accomplish. She is mother wherever he is Savior and head of the Mystical Body.

Annunciation and Wedding of Mary – Basilica of St. Mary, Minneapolis
Annunciation – Cathedral of St. Paul – St. Paul, MN
Annunciation – Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis
Annunciation – Sacred Heart, San Jose, CA
Annunciation – St. Josaphat Basilica, Milwaukee
St. Louis the French – Rome
Chiesa Nuova – Rome
Annunciation – Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid City, SD
Annunciation – Cathedral of St. Joseph, Sioux Falls, SD

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