Lenten Season · Annunciation of the Lord · Year B
Luke 1:26-38
The Birth of Jesus Foretold
March 25, 2027
Overview & Insights
“Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” (Luke 1:38)
The mention of “the sixth month” in 1:26, 36 ties this episode in closely with the preceding one (note “five months” in 1:24), and the angel’s news about Elizabeth (1:36) keeps the two angelic announcements closely linked, thus preparing for the meeting of the two pregnant mothers in 1:39–56. The similar announcements to Zechariah and to Mary by the same angelic messenger prepare the reader for the parallel accounts of the births of John and Jesus in 1:57–66 and 2:1–20. But there is also a significant escalation between the two announcements, both in the status of the one to be born (prophetic forerunner as compared with Son of God) and in the scale of the miracle involved (a woman beyond normal childbearing years compared with a virgin without sexual intercourse).
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Commentary on Luke 1:26-38 Working Preacher
The RCL page on Gabriel's announcement to Mary and her response of faith.
Luke 1:26-38 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reads the annunciation as Mary's prophetic call story and her yes to God.
Luke 1 Commentary: The Birth of John the Baptist Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse-by-verse through all of Luke 1, including Gabriel's visit to Mary.
Luke 1:26 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentaries side by side on the annunciation scene.
The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord Agape Bible Study
A Catholic verse-by-verse study of all the readings for this solemnity.
Bishop Barron on the Annunciation Word on Fire · Bishop Barron
Bishop Barron's reflection on Mary's fiat and the divine plan of salvation.
The Annunciation of the Lord Loyola Press · Sunday Connection
A Catholic reflection on Mary's handmaid response for prayer and formation.
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What happens at the Annunciation?
The angel Gabriel tells Mary she will bear the Son of the Most High, who will reign forever; the Holy Spirit will overshadow her, and Mary answers with her yes.
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