Have you ever visited Vienna, the city that is ranked among the best cities to live in every year?
This country is Austria.
Austria is a Central European country with one of the richest histories and cultures on the continent. As the heart of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria has seen its fair share of global prestige throughout the ages. Its capital city of Vienna is ranked year after year as one of the best cities to live in in the world, and it is just as nice to visit as it is to live in. From its ornate opera house to its adorned Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna is a city whose beauty never disappoints.
Austria has a lot more to offer visitors than just Vienna, though! From The Sound of Music’s Salzburg to its many ski towns in the Alps, Austria has places that appeal to just about any traveler. For an extra unique experience, be sure to check out the Tyrol region in the west, which is known for its epic skiing and folk traditions.
![On this Solemnity of the Annunciation we would like to share a little more about our sweet daughter’s name sake.
My name is Angel Gabriel. The short story is my mom had a scare during her pregnancy and thought I would only be alive for a few hours after birth. She was terrified but then an unexplained wave of peace overcame her. She trusted in God’s will, even if it meant she would only be able to hold me for a mere hour until God would take me.
It reminded her of the Annunciation where the angel Gabriel came to deliver the exciting, yet overwhelming news of Christ’s arrival to Mary. As terrifying as a pregnancy sounded, Mary gave her yes. Her ‘fiat’. She submitted to the will of God, and, in that moment, the incarnation of our savior occurred. This event is the second most important event in history behind the death & resurrection of Christ.
Angel Gabriel’s words at the annunciation are the first verse to the Hail Mary prayer [Latin: “Ave Maria”].(Luke 1:26-28) When we recite this prayer we are reciting the story of the incarnation of Christ.
I’ve had this name inspiration since I was 16 years old. I always wanted to name my daughter in honor of our lady. I thought it would be so poetic that I, Angel Gabriel, deliver a daughter named Ave Maria into the world the same way that the real angel Gabriel delivered the annunciation into the world.
Ten years later I’m finally holding her.
So, while Ave Maria and I don’t share the same names, we do share the same biblical story of the Annunciation. We’re Feast Day buddies for life. 🥲🥲
May both the Incarnation and Jesus’ sweet mother Mary be honored every time our daughter’s name is spoken. ❤️ Buon Onomastico, Ave Maria 💕](https://www.thepresentperspective.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)