Mary

In the little town of Nazareth, the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and said: “Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.”

Let It Be as You Have Said

The angel told her that she would give birth to a Son who would be called the Son of the Highest. With deep humility, Mary answered: “Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word.”

On her way to visit her relative Elizabeth, Mary broke into a glorious song of thanks.

Praise from the Depths of the Heart

“My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden.” Mary praised God’s mercy, which lifts up the humble.

When they reached Bethlehem, Mary and Joseph found no free room at the inn. They took shelter in a humble place where animals were kept.

Treasuring Things in Her Heart

There the baby Jesus was born. Mary wrapped Him in cloths with love and laid Him in a manger. Shepherds and wise men came to worship, and Mary kept all these things in her heart.

During the night, an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream: “Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word.”

God’s Protection

Mary held baby Jesus close, and they set out on the night road. God protected them from King Herod’s anger until they could safely return to Nazareth.

At a wedding in Cana of Galilee, the wine ran out. Mary noticed the problem and went straight to Jesus.

A Mother’s Advice

Then she gave the servants the most beautiful instruction: “Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.” Jesus turned the water in 6 large stone jars into the best wine.