Advent: The Door Opens (Second Sunday)

Gabriel opened the door and briefly paused at the portal peering into the gloom. His vision sharpened as he looked through the twilight for the person to whom he was to deliver the very special greetings from the Father Himself.  Gabriel's gaze settled on her walking through a small village and he quickly parted the veil and stepped on to earth appearing before Mary almost immediately. 

To Mary, it all came in a rush. Blinding light; a dazzling giant figure addressing her: "Most favored among women." She felt faint and terrified simultaneously. Just as suddenly, a warm wind blew, tousling her hair and a feeling of complete peace settled on her. Son of God. Me, Mary? How can this be? Let it be done. And it was.   Luke 1:26-38.