I am losing my battle against the clock, but I wanted to pop in with a quick update.

Today is the feast of the Annunciation; it's the day when Mary's fiat declared that she would do as God wills it done to her. Today is the day that changed the world; the day that would open the gates of Heaven for all of Salvation History.

(click that photo for a larger-sized image of the DaVinci masterpiece)

Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of God, pray for us now and at the hour of our death.

I hope you're having a fruitful and blessed Lent.