The Moment God Became Flesh

In these final days before Christmas, the Church turns our attention to the Annunciation—the quiet yet world-changing moment when God waited for a human response. Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, reflects on the power of the Holy Spirit, the fulfillment of God’s promises, and the unique role of the Blessed Mother in salvation history. Drawing from Sacred Scripture and the beautiful meditation of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, we are reminded that all of heaven and earth awaited Mary’s answer. In her humble and trusting “yes,” the eternal Word became flesh, bringing hope and salvation to the world.