The National Gallery presents another blockbuster exhibition in celebration of its 200th anniversary exploring the vibrant new way of painting that developed in early 14th century Siena. The rigidity ...

Today we celebrate the solemnity of the Annunciation. It’s typically celebrated on March 25, unless it falls during Holy Week, by which it is superseded. The day celebrates the appearance of the ...

Illustration of Mary and Gabriel from Agostino Masucci’s “Annunciation” (1748) set against a background of “Lord of the Rings” concept art. (photo: Rawpixel.com / Joorkan / Register ...

Mary’s trust did not end with Gabriel’s invitation for her to become the Mother of God. The Annunciation was only the beginning of her school of trust. She would be required to have profound ...

Tuesday next, March 25, is the Feast of the Annunciation, the day when the angel Gabriel greeted a startled teenager in Nazareth with the words “Hail Mary, full of grace, blessed art thou among ...