Church of the Annunciation

Church of the Annunciation Church of the Annunciation is a Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Buffalo.

Mark 6:31: "Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to t...
09/08/2026

Mark 6:31: "Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, 'Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.'"
Life moves fast. Between work, family, and daily responsibilities, our minds and bodies often feel stretched thin. Even Jesus and His disciples experienced times when the demands of the crowd were overwhelming. Notice that Jesus did not tell them to push through exhaustion. Instead, He invited them to step away into a quiet place. Rest is not a sign of weakness or a waste of time; it is a gift from a wise Creator who knows our limits. Today, let this verse remind you that it is okay to pause, catch your breath, and let God restore your strength.

Father God, thank You for Your gentle wisdom that calls us away from the noise of the world to rest. Forgive us when we rush through our days relying only on our own strength, forgetting that we are human. Help us to quiet our racing thoughts today. Grant us the grace to step back, recharge our spirits, and trust that You are holding everything together even when we stop working. In Jesus' name, Amen.

09/07/2026

"But even if you should suffer because of righteousness, blessed are you. Do not be afraid or terrified with fear of them, but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope, but do it with gentleness and reverence, keeping your conscience clear, so that, when you are maligned, those who defame your good conduct in Christ may themselves be put to shame." 1 Peter 3:14-16

09/07/2026

“My Heart overflows with great mercy for souls, and especially for poor sinners. If only they could understand that I am the best of Fathers to them and that it is for them that the Blood and Water flowed from My Heart as from a fount overflowing with mercy. For them I dwell in the tabernacle as King of Mercy. I desire to bestow My graces upon souls, but they do not want to accept them. You, at least, come to Me as often as possible and take these graces they do not want to accept. In this way you will console My Heart. Oh, how indifferent are souls to so much goodness, to so many proofs of love! My Heart drinks only of the ingratitude and forgetfulness of souls living in the world. They have time for everything, but they have no time to come to Me for graces.”
—Jesus to St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, 367

09/07/2026

"Three things are necessary to everyone: truth of faith which brings understanding, love of Christ which brings compassion, and endurance of hope which brings perseverance." St. Bonaventure

"Jesus replied, 'If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make...
09/06/2026

"Jesus replied, 'If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.'" — John 14:23

In a busy world, we often look for grand gestures to prove our faith. Yet Jesus reminds us that true closeness with God begins in the quiet, everyday choice to obey His teachings. Obedience is not about following strict rules out of fear. Instead, it is a loving response to the grace we have already received. When we align our hearts with His will, the Creator of the universe makes His home inside us, turning our ordinary moments into holy ground.

Heavenly Father,Thank You for loving us first and for offering us a place in Your family. Please give us the wisdom and strength we need to obey Your word today. Help us to move past mere duty and find a deep, joyful desire to live according to Your will. When the noise of the world distracts us, draw our hearts back to Your peace. May our lives honor You in everything we think, say, and do. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

09/06/2026

"Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen". Hebrews 11:1

09/06/2026

"The virtue of fortitude always calls for a certain overcoming of human weakness and particularly of fear. Man, indeed, by nature, spontaneously fears danger, affliction and suffering. Therefore courageous men must be sought not only on battlefields, but also in hospital wards or on a bed of pain. Such men could often be found in concentration camps or in places of deportation. They were real heroes.”
–Thomas J. Olmsted, p.99

09/06/2026

"Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in thee". St. Augustine

09/05/2026

"This is the day which the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24

09/05/2026

"Oftentimes, we don’t recognize the many gifts that God pours out to us in our daily lives. What we do recognize are daily annoyances, burdens, difficulties, and inconveniences. These win our attention. These get us complaining. These get us in a bad mood and sap our energy. Wouldn’t it be a tragedy if, after we started receiving even more gifts and graces through our consecration [to Mary], we didn’t change this negative attitude? Yes, it would be…St. Mother Teresa lived in some of the poorest environments on earth. She had to put up with burning heat, bad breath, stuffy rooms, nagging fatigue, endless responsibilities, bland food, hard beds, body odor, cold water bathing, and an agonizingly deep spiritual aridity. Yet, despite all this, she radiated joy. She smiled. She marveled at the good things God did in her life and in the lives of others, and she pondered the countless loving details arranged by Our Lady. Seeing and recognizing all this, she didn’t complain."
–Michael E. Gaitley, MIC, p.77

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7580 Clinton Street
Elma, NY
14059

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