As we reflect on the Theotokos on her dormition, we remember that the course of human history radically changed when this beautiful young girl, the Virgin Mary, said 'yes' to God!!! The angel Gabriel announced God's plan: "You will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son...and you shall call His name Jesus." The God who spoke galaxies into existence, the one who suspends the planets and gives life, didn't force His way into humanity. Instead, He waited for the free respon
