2. The Annunciation

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1. The Angel Gabriel Appears to Her

God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a city in Galilee, to a virgin, betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin's name was Mary. The angel, upon entering, said to her: - Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you! Mary was troubled, and the angel said to her: - Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and give birth to a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give him the throne of David, his father, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and his kingdom will have no end. Mary said to the angel: - How can this be, since I am a virgin? The angel answered her: - The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore, the Son to be born will be called holy, the Son of God.

A.- Answer the questions:

1. The angel's name was Michael - Gabriel - Raphael
2. The angel appeared to Mary - Elizabeth - Anna
3. Mary was betrothed to Peter - John - Joseph
4. The child would be called John - Peter - Jesus
5. The child would be called King - Son of God - Lord
6. The Virgin Mary was going to become single - pregnant - widowed
7. His reign would have no country - end - power
8. Mary felt fear - sadness - joy
9. She became pregnant by the Spirit - angel - Father
10. God sent the angel to Bethlehem - Nazareth - Jerusalem

2. Mary Visits Elizabeth

Mary, after receiving the angel's greeting, set out toward the hill country, to a city of Judah, and entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped for joy in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and said: - Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! Who am I that the mother of my Lord should come to me? Mary replied: - I praise the Lord because he has done great things for me and his mercy extends to those who fear him.

B.- Answer the questions:

1. Mary went to see her friend - niece - cousin
2. Mary went to help her - talk to her - accompany her
3. Elizabeth was filled with surprise - sadness - joy
4. Blessed is the fruit of your Heart - womb - spirit
5. I praise the Lord because he has done wonders - greatnesses - works
6. How many months did Mary stay with Elizabeth? two - three - four
7. Elizabeth's son was named John - Jesus - Zechariah