The angel Gabriel, sent from the presence of God, announces to the young Mary her future role as the mother of the child Jesus.

An Angel Foretells Christ’s Birth to Mary

Chapter 1: Elisabeth and Zacharias

Chapter 2: Mary and the Angel

Chapter 3: John the Baptist Is Born

Chapter 4: Joseph and the Angel

Mary visits her relative Elisabeth, who in her old age will also soon give birth to a miraculous child. The women rejoice together. Luke 1:39–55

Mary and Elisabeth Rejoice Together

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January 2–January 8. Matthew 1; Luke 1: “Be it unto Me According to Thy Word"