Did you know there’s a country that puts animals on its money instead of presidents and rulers?
This country is Costa Rica.
Costa Rica is known worldwide for its wildlife, as it is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. Monkeys are a favorite among tourists, but you can also expect to see macaws, sloths, tree frogs, rhinoceros beetles, and more. Visiting jungles and rain forests is definitely one of the biggest draws in Costa Rica, and you will not be disappointed.
With that being said, Costa Rica has a lot more to offer than just wildlife! The beaches are incredible, with both Pacific and Caribbean coasts, and the capital city of San Jose is pretty fun to explore, too. Most tourists fly into San Jose’s big, international airport and immediately head off to another part of the country, but spending a day or two exploring the capital is well-worth your time, if you can!
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![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)