4 Great Ways to Share the Annunciation with Your Family

Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. In pondering Mary's "yes" we are reminded of the words of today's Gospel and most especially those words from Mary's heart:

Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord.
May it be done to me according to your word.”

Today is a special day to share in our homes, since the heart of the Annunciation created the Holy Family. Here are a few special tools for you to bring this holy feast to life in your home:

Relive the moment: Read the Gospel for today together as a family and discuss ways in which you are each being called to answer "yes" to God's will for your life
Get artsy: Enjoy an Annunciation Coloring Page or -- better yet -- create your own family work of art. For some motivation, check out the many artistic depictions of this holy moment created by artists throughout the centuries.
Start a new prayer tradition: Our friend and contributor Jared Dees of TheReligionTeacher.com proposes a renewed devotion to family prayer of the Angelus (or the Regina Coeli). Dinnertime is the perfect moment to pray this together. Another great option is to pray a family Rosary tonight together.
Create a feast fit for angels: CatholicCulture.org has some terrific recipe recommendations for today, including the perfect desert - angel food cake!