4.
Mary Visits Her Pregnant Cousin Elizabeth
(Location:
Mary Travels From Nazareth In Galilee To Ein-Karem In Judea)
LUKE
1:
39 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill
country of Judea, 40 where she entered
Zacharias' home and greeted Elizabeth. 41 When
Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and
Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 42 In
a loud voice she exclaimed: "Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. 43 But
why am I so favored, that the Mother of my Lord should come to me?
44 As soon as the sound of your greeting
reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. 45 Blessed
is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be
accomplished!" 46 And Mary said: "My
soul glorifies the Lord 47 and my spirit
rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for He has been
mindful of the humble state of His servant. From now on all
generations shall call me blessed, 49 for the
Mighty One has done great things for me; and Holy is His Name. 50 His
mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to
generation. 51 He has performed mighty deeds
with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in their inmost
thoughts. 52 He has brought down rulers from
their thrones but has lifted up the humble. 53 He
has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away
empty. 54 He has helped His servant Israel,
remembering to be merciful 55 to Abraham and
his descendants forever, even as He said to our fathers." 56 Mary
stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned
home.
This is a Joyful Mystery
of the Rosary
= The Words of Jesus
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