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Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth. The first Salvation Mystery : The Annunciation to Mary that she is to be the Mother of the Savior - Luke 1:26-38. Angel Gabriel’s message to Mary at the Annunciation :.
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Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth The first Salvation Mystery: The Annunciation to Mary that she is to be the Mother of the Savior - Luke 1:26-38 Angel Gabriel’s message to Mary at the Annunciation: “Behold, your Kinswoman Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son; and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren.” Luke 1:36 J2 Visitation
The Visitation Soon afterwards Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah, and she entered into the house of Zachariah and greeted Elizabeth. Luke 1:39,40 J2 Visitation
The Visitation Nazareth Hebron J2 Visitation
The Visitation When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leapt in her womb. Luke 1-41 Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.” J2 Visitation
The Visitation Praises of Elizabeth “How did I deserve that the Mother of my Lordshould come to me? “ “Behold when the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy.” Luke 1:44 “Blessed is she who believed what was spoken to her by the Lord will come true.” Luke 1:45 J2 Visitation
The Visitation Mary’s Journey from Nazareth ToHebron The Annunciation of Elizabeth’s Pregnancy to Joseph – To convey the messages of Angel Gabriel? “Be silent. Entrust Me with the task of justifying You with Your spouse”-the Holy Spirit. “Today I have some news. I heard that our relative Elizabeth, Zacharias' wife, is about to have a child... » Joseph opens his eyes wide and exclaims: « At her age? » « At her age » replies Mary smiling. « The Lord can do everything, and now He is giving this joy to our relative.» « How do you know? Is the news certain? » « A messenger came. One who would not tell lies. I would like to go to Elizabeth's, to help her and tell her that I am rejoicing with her. If you will allow Me... » « Mary, You are my lady and I Your servant. Whatever You do is well done. When would You like to go? » « As soon as possible. But I shall be away for some months.» J2 Visitation
The Visitation Mary’s Journey from Nazareth To Hebron -Continued Mary and Joseph set out for Jerusalem - Joseph, the guardian for the travel accompanied Mary. From Jerusalem to Zacharias’ House at Hebron -”Invoke the Holiness of the Lord to assist you in your misery. He will come and instill His holiness into you.” 4) At Zacharias’ House J2 Visitation
The Visitation At Zacharias’ House - The Salutation of Elizabeth You are blessed amongst all women! Blessed is the Fruit of Your womb! How did I deserve that the Mother of my Lord should come to me. You are blessed, because You believed. By Your faith You will accomplish the things the Lord predicted to You and the Prophets. You are blessed, for the Salvation You have brought to the house of Jacob! The Holiness You have brought to my son freed him from the burden of guilt. He is called to be the Predecessor, sanctified before Redemption by the Holy One Who is growing within You! J2 Visitation
The Visitation The Magnificat My soul magnifies the Lord J2 Visitation
The Visitation My spirit rejoices in God my Saviour J2 Visitation
The Visitation He has looked with favour on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed. J2 Visitation
The Visitation For the Mighty One has done great things for me, and Holy is his name. . J2 Visitation
The Visitation His mercy is for those who fear himfrom generation to generation. J2 Visitation
The Visitation He has shown strength with his arm . J2 Visitation
The Visitation He has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts. J2 Visitation
The Visitation He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly. . J2 Visitation
The Visitation He has filled the hungry with good things,and sent the rich away empty. J2 Visitation
The Visitation He has helped His servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, according to the promise He made to our ancestors, to Abraham and to His descendants. J2 Visitation
The Visitation Pregnant Elizabeth places her hand on Mary`s belly indicating that Mary is pregnant. The Visitation is the first occasion that Mary exercises her role as Mediatrix between God and Man. J2 Visitation
The Visitation The Joy for the Young Mary and the Elderly Elizabeth! Mary remained with her for about three months and then returned to her home. J2 Visitation