The Angel Gabriel appeared to the virgin Mary who was betrothed to a man named Joseph and said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, blessed are you among women!” Mary was troubled by his greeting, but the angel said to her,” Do not be afraid Mary, for you have found favor with God; and behold, you will conceive and bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name, Jesus.”

My brothers and sisters in Christ, we could only imagine the thoughts going through Mary’s mind. She voiced her concern to the Angel saying, “How can this be, how can I conceive since I do not know a man? The angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you, and the Holy one who is to be born will be called the Son of God. For with God nothing will be impossible.” My brothers and sisters in Christ, when we are faced with the impossible, call upon God and trust Him, who is able to do the impossible. Great and marvelous things He has done!