For as soon as I heard the sound of your greeting, the child in my womb leaped for joy. During The Visitation, she learns that St. Elizabeth is pregnant with John The Baptist by her husband Zebadiah. And, when we are unsure of ourselves or perplexed about something, He often sends us a sign or encouraging word through earthly means so that we are reassured, validated in our thoughts, and comforted in the mission of our state in life. After the angel Gabriel delivers God's almighty message and request to the handmaiden, he also informs her that her cousin Elizabeth, who is "getting on" in years as we would say, is also "with child" even unto her barren time. He does not want us to worry. Gabriel had just left her, and the first thing she does is prepare to leave and visit Elizabeth, her cousin. Please support our guest writers by visiting their sites, purchasing their work, and leaving comments to thank them for sharing their gifts here on CatholicMom.com. 44 For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. Maronite Icon of the visitation of Mary to Elizabeth. It is one that reminds me that our Father in Heaven is a loving, caring, and tangible God. 43 And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. It is the same in our own lives if we open the eyes of our hearts to see things clearly. I n those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. By August, we had produced a little pamphlet called “How to Pray the Rosary”, which made it easier for our participants to join in prayer regardless of how familiar they were with praying the Rosary. 49 For He that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leaped in her womb. He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. Visitation (Meeting of Mary and Elizabeth in the Presence of Saints Joseph and Jerome), The meeting of Mary and Elisabeth on an Italian town square, in the presence of Saint Hieronymus, Saint Joseph with a lily rod and others people. And why has this happened to me, that the mother of my Lord comes to me? 45 And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord. We need to form a prayer group. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! The Society of the Holy Rosary is a digital resource for Catholic prayer, information and news. And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her by the Lord.”. The Immaculata had conceived Our Precious Lord by the power of the Holy Spirit. 54 He hath helped His servant Israel, in remembrance of His mercy; 55 As He spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever. 50 And His mercy is on them that fear Him from generation to generation. 52 He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree. 2, 19.22-23. We find that in Luke 1 46:55: My soul doth magnify the Lord. 48 For He hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth. Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home." 53 He hath filled the hungry with good things, and the rich He hath sent empty away. After the angel Gabriel delivers God's almighty message and request to the handmaiden, he also informs her that her cousin Elizabeth, who is "getting on" in years as we would say, is also "with child" even unto her barren time. Elizabeth immediately knows Mary is pregnant and that the child she carries, is the one who has come to be sacrificed for the world. He interacts with us and communicates His love to us through many means; including our friends and family. the Word proceeded from one womb to another- 56 And Mary abode with her about three months and returned to her own house. Mary's Visit to Elizabeth - Luke 1:39-56. Elizabeth was well past child-bearing age and yet the Lord, the Giver of Life, blessed her with a child. We need to pray the Rosary!” In June, a handful of us met at a local chapel to pray the Holy Rosary together. This meditation on the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary of her cousin, Elizabeth, is an excerpt from St. Ambrose’s commentary on Luke (Lib. The Word of the Father came from This week, the Church celebrated the feast day of The Visitation of Mary to her cousin, Elizabeth. That first prayer meeting was long on enthusiasm and short on organization and we realized that we needed to put together a pamphlet with the most common prayers and meditations. On this feast let us remember that we can encounter Christ everyday through prayer and through the mystery of the Eucharist. The Holy Rosary About Blog Feedback Get in touch Privacy Shop. Elizabeth greets Mary immediately with these words: "How is it, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?". and put on a body in another womb; All Rights Reserved. His womb. 46 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord. Gath was also famous as the birthplace or residence of Goliath (1 Samuel 17:4). He hath received Israel his servant, being mindful of his mercy: As he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his seed for ever.