A meditation preached by Fr. Eric Nicolai on October 15th at Lyncroft Centre in Toronto.

Lk 1, 11 Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. 12 When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear. 13 But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. 

Since Zacharia doubted, unsure perhaps of his authenticity, needed more proof, as though seeing an angel were not enough, Gabriel had the power to silence him. To give him time to reflect. In quiet.

Saint Josemaria invoqued Saint Gabriel as the patron with the work with Supernumeraries, married people in general.

Music: Michael Lee, from Toronto

Thumbnail: Duccio di Buoninsegna (1255–1319), Annonciation, circa 1307.