She said “yes” so the God Man could say “yes.” The mother modeled the behavior for the Son . . . who was God, but also man. Today for Western Christians is odd, because two great holy days happen at once. Today marks the moment when Mary heard the voice of Gabriel who said: “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be borne will be called... Read more