These reflections are a result of more than 40 years of ministry as a Roman Catholic priest. Most of these years I spent in the Diocese of Charlotte which covers Western North Carolina. Now I am retired, and live in Medellín, Colombia where I continue to serve as a priest in the Archdiocese of Medellín.

SOLEMNITY OF THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD, March 25

Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord.
May it be done to me according to your word.”
Then the angel departed from her.
(Lk 1:26-38)

Mary’s YES has inspired believers through the ages. As we prepare to recall and relive the great events of our salvation, may we say YES to God’s plan for us.