Painting by Kay Gibbons. Arrangement by Mr. G. Photo by Kay.

The Annunciation. (Gospel of Luke 2: 26 to 38)

Holy Father, almighty and eternal God,
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord.
We give you thanks and praise
that the Virgin Mary heard with faith the message of the angel,
and by the power of your Holy Spirit
conceived and bore the Word made flesh.

From the warmth of her womb
to the stillness of the grave
he shared our life in human form.
In him new light has dawned upon the world
and you have become one with us
that we might become one with you
in your glorious kingdom.

Therefore earth unites with heaven
to sing a new song of praise;
we too join with angels and archangels
as they proclaim your glory without end.

~ from the Preface for the Eucharistic prayer for the Feast
of the Annunciation.
Common Worship, Church of England.
Copyright The Archbishops’ Council 2000 ff

Mr G. Feast of the Annunciation, March 25th 2026.