Gospel of Luke, Chapter 1, verses 26-38
We take time out of this regularly scheduled Lenten Season to step into a different time and space - a Solemnity that transcends liturgical seasons.  Today celebrates not only my father-in-law's birthday, but also the Feast of the Annunciation.  God presents the plan to humanity, specifically a young woman in a small backwater town.  And all of heaven holds its' breath for her reply.  An interaction, by the way, the continues to repeat itself (in various and sundry forms) even today...
Original Score written and performed by Bridget Zenk