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The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a virgin, and the virgin's name was Mary (Luke 1: 26,27)
When she heard him she was troubled at his word, and kept pondering what manner of greeting this might be.
(Luke 1:29)
And the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid Mary for you have found grace with God." (Luke 1:30)
"Behold, you shall conceive in your womb and shall bring forth a son, and you shall call His name Jesus." (Luke
1:31)
"He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Most High: and of His kingdom there shall be no end." (Luke
1:32-33)
But Mary said to the angel, "How shall this happen, since I do not know man?" (Luke 1:34)
"The Holy Spirit shall come upon you and the power of the Most High shall overshadow you." (Luke 1:35)
"And therefore the Holy One to be born shall be called the Son of God." (Luke 1:35)
"Behold the handmaid of the Lord: be it done to me according to your word." (Luke 1:38)
THE VISITATION
Now Mary went into the hill country. And she entered the house of Zachary and saluted Elizabeth. (Luke 1:39-40)
When Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the babe in her womb leapt. And she was filled with the Holy Spirit.
(Luke 1:41)
And she cried out, "Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb!" (Luke 1:42)
"And blessed is she who has believed, because the things promised her by the Lord shall be accomplished." (Luke
1:45)
And Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my savior; for He has regarded the
lowliness of His handmaid." (Luke 1:46-48)
"For behold, henceforth all generations shall call me blessed; for He who is mighty has done great things for me."
(Luke 1:48-49)
"And holy is His name: and His mercy is from generation to generation on those who fear Him." (Luke 1:49-50)
"He has shown might with His arm, He has scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart." (Luke 1:51)
"He has put down the mighty from their thrones, and has exalted the lowly." (Luke 1:52)
"He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich He has sent away empty." (Luke 1:53)
THE NATIVITY
It came to pass while they were in Bethlehem, that the days for her to be delivered were fulfilled. (Luke 2:6)
And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes. (Luke 2:7)
And she laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. (Luke 2:7)
And there were shepherds in the same district. And behold an angel of the Lord stood by them. (Luke 2:8-9)
"Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which shall be to all the people." (Luke 2:10)
"For today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you, who is Christ, the Lord." (Luke 2:11)
"Glory to God in the Highest, and on earth peace to men of good will." (Luke 2:14)
And behold, Magi came from the East, and entering they found the child with Mary His mother. (Matt. 2:11)
And falling down they worshipped Him and they offered Him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. (Matt. 2:11)
And Mary kept in mind all these things, pondering them in her heart. (Luke 2:19)
THE PRESENTATION
According to the Law of Moses, they took Jesus up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord. (Luke 2:32)
Now there was in Jerusalem a man named Simeon, and this man was just and devout, looking for the consolation
of Israel. (Luke 2:25)
And it had been revealed to him that he should not see death before he had seen the Christ of the Lord. (Luke
2:26)
And when they brought in the child Jesus, he received Him into his arms and blessed God. (Luke 2:27-28)
"Now You can dismiss Your servant, O Lord, according to Your word, in peace." (Luke 2:29)
"Because my eyes have seen Your salvation, which You have prepared before the face of all peoples." (Luke 2:30-
31)
"A light of revelation to the Gentiles, and a glory for Your people, Israel." (Luke 2:32)
And he said to Mary, “Behold, this child is destined for the fall and for the rise of many in Israel, and for a sign that
shall be contradicted." (Luke 2:34)
"And your own soul a sword shall pierce, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed." (Luke 2:35)
And they returned to Nazareth. And the child grew and became strong, and the grace of God was upon Him. (Luke
2:39)
THE TRANSFIGURATION
Jesus took Peter, James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain by themselves and was transfigured
before them (Matt 17:1)
And his face shone as the sun and his garments became white as snow. (Matt 17:2)
And behold there appeared to them Moses and Elijah talking together with him. (Matt 17:3)
Now Peter and his companions were heavy with sleep. But when they were fully awake, they saw his glory and the
two men who were standing with him. (Luke 9:32)
Then Peter addressed Jesus saying “Lord it is good for us to be here. Let us set up three tents here, one for you,
one for Moses and one for Elijah” (Matt 17:4)
As he was still speaking, behold a bright cloud overshadowed them. (Matt 17:5)
And behold a voice out of the cloud said “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear him.” (Matt
17:5)
And on hearing it the disciples fell on their faces and were exceedingly afraid. (Matt 17:6)
And Jesus came near and touched them and said to them, “Arise, and do not be afraid.” (Matt 17:7)
And suddenly looking round, they no longer saw anyone with them but only Jesus. (Mark 9:8)
Jesus said “I am the bread of life”. (John 6:35)
“He who comes to me shall not hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst.” (John 6:35)
“He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has life everlasting and I shall raise him up on the last day.” (John 6:54)
“For my flesh is food indeed, and my blood is drink indeed” (John 6:56)
And while they were at supper, Jesus took bread and blessed and broke it, and gave it to his disciples and said
(Matt 26:26)
“This is my body which is being given for you; do this in remembrance of me.” (Luke 22:19)
And taking a cup, he gave thanks and gave it to them, saying (Matt 26:27)
“This is my blood of the new covenant which shall be shed for many.” (Mark 14:24)
“Do this as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” (1 Cor 11:25)
For as often as you shall eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord, until he comes. (1
Cor 11:26)
THE AGONY IN THE GARDEN
Jesus came with them to Gethsemane and He began to be saddened and exceedingly troubled. (Matt. 26:36-37)
Then He said to them, "My soul is sad, even unto death. Wait here and watch with Me." (Matt. 26:38)
And going forward a little, He fell on the ground and began to pray. (Mark 14:35)
"Father, if Thou art willing, remove this cup from Me; yet not My will but Thine be done." (Luke 22:42)
And there appeared to Him an angel from heaven to strengthen Him. (Luke 22:43)
And falling into an agony He prayed the more earnestly. (Luke 22:43)
And His sweat became as drops of blood running down upon the ground. (Luke 22:44)
Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping. And He said, "Could you not, then, watch one hour with
me?" (Matt. 26:40)
"Watch and pray, that you may not enter into temptation." (Matt. 26:41)
"The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak." (Matt. 26:41)
THE CRUCIFIXION
And when they came to the place called "The Skull,” they crucified Him. (Luke 23:33)
And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." (Luke 23:34)
And one of the robbers crucified with Him said, Lord, remember me when Thou comest into Thy kingdom. (Matt.
27:44; Luke 23:39, 42)
And Jesus said to him “Amen I say to thee this day thou shalt be with Me in paradise.” (Luke 23:43)
And Jesus saw His mother and the disciple standing by, whom He loved. (John 19:26)
And He said to His mother, "Woman, behold thy son." Then He said to His disciple, "Behold thy mother." (John
19:26-27)
And from that hour the disciple took her into his home. (John 19:27)
And the sun was darkened, and the earth quaked, and the curtain of the temple was torn in two. (Luke 23:45;
Matt. 27:51)
And Jesus cried out with a loud voice and said, “Father, into Thy hands I commend My spirit." (Luke 23:45)
And bowing His head, He expired. (John 19:30; Luke 23:46)
THE RESURRECTION
"Amen, amen, I say to you, that you shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy." (John 16:20)
"For I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no one shall take from you." (John 16:22)
At early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. (Luke 24:1)
And behold, an angel of the Lord came down from heaven, and drawing near rolled back the stone. (Matt. 28:2)
"Do not be afraid; for I know that you seek Jesus, who was crucified." (Matt. 28:5)
"He is not here, but has risen. Behold the place where they laid Him." (Luke 24:6; Mark 16:6)
"And behold, He goes before you into Galilee; there you shall see Him." (Matt. 28:7)
And they departed quickly from the tomb in fear and great joy. (Matt. 28:8)
"I am the Resurrection and the Life; he who believes in Me, even if he die, shall live." (John 11:25)
"And whoever believes in Me shall never die." (John 11:26)
THE ASCENSION
Now He led them out toward Bethany, and He lifted up His hands and blessed them. (Luke 24:50)
Saying, "All power in Heaven and on earth has been given to Me." (Matt. 28:18)
"Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations." (Matt. 28:19)
"Baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." (Matt. 28:19)
"Teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you." (Matt. 28:20)
"He who believes and is baptized shall be saved." (Mark 16:16)
"But he who does not believe shall be condemned." (Mark 16:16)
"And behold, I am with you all days, even unto the consummation of the world." (Matt. 28:20)
And it came to pass as He blessed them, that He parted from them. (Luke 24:51)
And was taken up into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God. (Mark 16:19)
THE ASSUMPTION
Blessed art thou, O daughter, by the Lord the most high God, above all women on earth. (Judith 13:23)
For He has so magnified thy name this day, that thy praise shall not depart out of the mouths of men. (Judith
13:25)
In every nation which shall hear thy name, the God of Israel shall be magnified on occasion of thee. (Judith 13:31)
Thou art the glory of Jerusalem, thou art the joy of Israel, thou art the honor of our people. (Judith 15:10)
Hear, O daughter, and see; turn your ear, for the king shall desire your beauty. (Ps. 44:11-1 2)
And the temple of God in heaven was opened, and there came flashes of lightning, and peals of thunder. (Rev.
11:19)
And a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun. (Rev.12:1)
And the moon was under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars. (Rev. 12:1)
All glorious is the king's daughter as she enters; her raiment is threaded with spun gold. (Ps. 44:14)
Sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done wondrous deeds. (Ps. 97:1)
THE CORONATION
Who is this that comes forth like the dawn, as beautiful as the moon, as resplendent as the sun? (Cant. 6:10)
Like the rainbow appearing in the cloudy sky; like the blossoms on the branches in springtime. (Sir. 50:8-9)
I am the mother of fair love, and of fear, and of knowledge, and of holy hope. (Sir. 24:24)
In me is all grace of the way and of truth, in me is all hope of life and of virtue. (Sir. 24:25)
Come to me, all you that yearn for me, and be filled with my fruits. (Sir. 24:26)
You will remember me as sweeter than honey, better to have than the honeycomb. (Sir. 24:27)
So now, children, listen to me; instruction and wisdom do not reject! (Prov. 8:32-33)
Happy are those who keep my ways, watching daily at my gates. (Prov. 8:33-34)
For he who finds me.....wins favor from the Lord. (Prov. 8:35)
Hail, O Queen of Mercy, protect us from the enemy, and receive us at the hour of death. (Queenship of the B.V.M.,
Gradual)