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The Feast of the Annunciation | பரி கன்னிமரியாள் மங்களவாக்கு திருநாள் | International Day of the Unborn Child | March 25th

March 25th: Celebrating Life and Faith
 The Feast of the Annunciation:Lady Day 
&
International Day of the Unborn Child

March 25th holds dual significance for many around the world, marking both Feast of the Annunciation, also known as Lady Day and the International Day of the Unborn Child. These observances intersect in their reverence for life and the celebration of an event that holds deep spiritual and cultural significance.It marks the Feast of the Annunciation, a day that commemorates the moment when the angel Gabriel visited the Virgin Mary to announce that she would conceive and bear the Son of God, Jesus Christ. This divine announcement heralded the beginning of God's extraordinary plan for the salvation of humanity.

Biblical Basis: The Annunciation in the Gospel of Luke

The story of the Annunciation is recounted in the Gospel of Luke, chapter 1, verses 26-38. In these verses, we witness Mary's astonishment and humility when she is told of God's plan for her. Her response, "Let it be to me according to your word," exemplifies her unwavering faith and obedience to God's will.


    இதோ, நான் ஆண்டவருக்கு அடிமை, உம்முடைய வார்த்தையின்படி எனக்கு ஆகக்கடவது

The Significance of March 25th: Nine Months to Christmas

One of the remarkable aspects of the Feast of the Annunciation is its timing. It falls exactly nine months before Christmas, symbolizing the link between the Annunciation and the Incarnation of Christ. This connection underscores the pivotal role that Mary played in the story of salvation. 

Lady Day: Honoring the Virgin Mary

March 25th is also known as Lady Day, a name derived from the term "Our Lady," which is a title for the Virgin Mary. On this day, Christians around the world honor Mary's role in the redemption story and her exemplary faith and obedience.

International Day of the Unborn Child

The International Day of the Unborn Child, established in 1999 by Saint John Paul II, serves as a poignant reminder of the sanctity of every human life, particularly those yet to be born. It is a day to reflect on the value and dignity of every unborn child, recognizing their inherent right to life and calling for protection and respect for their lives.

                                    

Emulating Mary's Faith and Obedience

Mary's response to the angel Gabriel serves as a powerful example for all believers. Her willingness to surrender to God's plan, despite the challenges it presented, teaches us about faith, trust, and obedience.

    கிருபை பெற்றவளே, வாழ்க
    கர்த்தர் உன்னுடனே இருக்கிறார், ஸ்திரீகளுக்குள்ளே நீ ஆசீர்வதிக்கப்பட்டவள் என்றான்.

Saying Yes to God's Will: A Call to Trust and Obedience

As we reflect on the Feast of the Annunciation, we are reminded of the importance of saying yes to God's will in our own lives. Like Mary, we are called to trust in God's plan for us, knowing that it is always for our ultimate good.

Celebrating with Joy and Gratitude

March 25th is a day of celebration and thanksgiving. It is a time to reflect on the profound mystery of the Incarnation and to rejoice in the boundless love that God has shown us through Jesus Christ. May this day be a reminder of God's faithfulness and a source of hope and inspiration for all believers.

As we commemorate the International Day of the Unborn Child and Lady Day, let us embrace the call to respect and defend the dignity of every human life, born and unborn. Let us draw inspiration from Mary's example of faith and obedience, and strive to emulate her virtues in our own lives, welcoming and cherishing the gift of life in all its forms.

Both observances invite contemplation on the miracle of life and the responsibilities that come with it. They call us to reflect on the importance of nurturing and protecting life from conception, echoing the words of Mother Teresa, who said, 

"Life is a gift, and if we accept it, we must cherish it, nourish it, protect it."


கன்னி மரியாளின் கீதம்

     என் ஆத்துமா கர்த்தரை மகிமைப்படுத்துகிறது.

    என் ஆவி என் இரட்சகராகிய தேவனில் களிகூருகிறது.

    அவர் தம்முடைய அடிமையின் தாழ்மையை நோக்கிப்பார்த்தார்; இதோ, இதுமுதல் எல்லாச் சந்ததிகளும் என்னைப் பாக்கியவதி என்பார்கள்.

    வல்லமையுடையவர் மகிமையானவைகளை எனக்குச் செய்தார்; அவருடைய நாமம் பரிசுத்தமுள்ளது.

     அவருடைய இரக்கம் அவருக்குப் பயந்திருக்கிறவர்களுக்குத் தலைமுறை தலைமுறைக்குமுள்ளது.

    தம்முடைய புயத்தினாலே பராக்கிரமஞ்செய்தார்; இருதயசிந்தையில் அகந்தையுள்ளவர்களைச் சிதறடித்தார்.

    பலவான்களை ஆசனங்களிலிருந்து தள்ளி, தாழ்மையானவர்களை உயர்த்தினார்.

    பசியுள்ளவர்களை நன்மைகளினால் நிரப்பி, ஐசுவரியமுள்ளவர்களை வெறுமையாய் அனுப்பிவிட்டார்.

    நம்முடைய பிதாக்களுக்கு அவர் சொன்னபடியே, ஆபிரகாமுக்கும் அவன் சந்ததிக்கும் என்றென்றைக்கும் இரக்கஞ்செய்ய நினைத்து,

    தம்முடைய தாசனாகிய இஸ்ரவேலை ஆதரித்தார் என்றாள்.

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

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