“It is our duty to present to God, like sacrifices, all the festivals and hymnal celebrations; and first of all, [the feast of] the Annunciation to the holy Mother of God, to wit, the salutation made to her by the angel, ‘Hail, full of grace!’” (ibid., 2). Peter of Alexand...
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In a sermon a few weeks ago, I talked about the ultimate DIY kit. The text was the story of the angel Gabriel’s annunciation to Mary, when he delivers the message that she will bear a son. Bucking long-held expectations about Israel’s Messiah, Gabriel makes the surprising announcement ...
Originally a Roman Catholic prayer, "Ave Maria" was actually derived from biblical scripture: Luke 1:28. The original melody associated with the song's first stanza symbolized the miracle of the Annunciation and was deeply rooted in the style of tenth-century liturgical chants. Franz Schubert ...