“Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women.” (Luke 1:28)

With faith filled with reverence and hope, and with hearts exuding joy and reflecting the presence of one extended family, a solemn Mass was celebrated on Wednesday April 25, 2026 marking the Feast of the Annunciation.

The Holy Mass was celebrated by Latin Patriarchal Vicar for Jordan Bishop Iyad Twal and concelebrated by Fr. Majdi Siryani and Fr. Humam Khzouz, in the presence of members of staff of the Latin Patriarchate Vicariate in Jordan—which includes employees of the Ecclesiastical Court, the Finance Committee, and the Schools Administration in addition to members of staff of the Catholic Center for Studies and Media in Jordan.

This feast celebration unveiled the significance of the Annunciation and the start of the mystery of salvation, as well as it invited the faithful to deepen their faith while renewing their trust in the Lord’s will in our lives and mission.

The Feast of the Annunciation invites the faithful to reflect on God's annunciation in our lives. It is rather a period to consider how we respond to God's invitation to accept life's vicissitudes and to respond with love and patience in the midst of the prevailing hard circumstances. This feast is a reminder that we accept Lord Jesus into our world, as well as to welcome the Divine's inspirations. It is due time to open our hearts to the Lord's annunciation, as well to trust in the Divine’s power of love and grace.

May the Feast of the Annunciation usher in a new era of peace, goodness and blessings that restore to the Middle East an atmosphere of harmony, love, and cessation of hostilities.