[Magdalen] Annunciation BVM

[cantor03 at aol.com]

This is the odd day when I guess Lent is still with us, but for thisday is not observed.  It is, instead, exactly 9 months beforeChristmas Day, and is the Solemnity of the Annunciation of theBlessed Virgin Mary.
Here in this heavily Roman Catholic area of NE Pennsylvania USA, I haveencountered a number of women with the first name of Annunciata.  I'vealso encountered men with the name Gabriel, and women with the firstname of Gabriella. 

In any case, happy Annunciation !


David Strang.