The Angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will be the Mother of God. Mary responds with perfect faith and humility, saying "Let it be done to me according to your word."
Scripture
Luke 1:26-38
Virtue
Humility
Reflection
Like Mary, may we say "yes" to God's will in our lives with complete trust and surrender.
Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth, who is pregnant with John the Baptist. Elizabeth proclaims Mary blessed among women, and Mary responds with the Magnificat.
Scripture
Luke 1:39-56
Virtue
Charity
Reflection
Mary teaches us to bring Christ to others through acts of service and love for our neighbors.
Jesus is born in a humble stable in Bethlehem. The Son of God enters the world in poverty and simplicity, surrounded by Mary, Joseph, shepherds, and angels.
Scripture
Luke 2:1-20
Virtue
Poverty of Spirit
Reflection
In the poverty of the manger, we see God's preference for the humble and simple of heart.
Mary and Joseph present the infant Jesus in the Temple. Simeon recognizes Him as the promised Messiah and prophesies that a sword will pierce Mary's heart.
Scripture
Luke 2:22-38
Virtue
Obedience
Reflection
The Holy Family shows us faithful obedience to God's law and complete dedication to His will.
After searching for three days, Mary and Joseph find the twelve-year-old Jesus in the Temple, discussing Scripture with the teachers, sitting in His Father's house.
Scripture
Luke 2:41-52
Virtue
Joy in Finding Jesus
Reflection
When we lose Jesus through sin, we must seek Him with the same diligence as Mary and Joseph.