The shepherds went in haste to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known the message that had been told them about this child. All who heard it were amazed by what had been told them by the shepherds. And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart. Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, just as it had been told to them. LK 2:16-20
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
Lord Is With You
Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you. LK 1:28
The sufferings of Mary
Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his home. JN 19:25-27
Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Brothers and sisters: We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. ROM 8:28