Full Of Grace

And coming to her, he said, “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.” But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” LK 1:28-30 and 38

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Prophet Like Fire

Until like fire a prophet appeared, his words a flaming furnace. You are destined, it is written, in time to come to put an end to wrath before the day of the LORD, To turn back the hearts of parents toward their children, and to re-establish the tribes of Israel. Blessed is the one who shall have seen you before he dies! SIR 48:1 and 10-11
He said in reply, “Elijah will indeed come and restore all things; but I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him but did to him whatever they pleased. MT 17:11-12

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