When they had fulfilled all the prescriptions of the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him. Luke 2:39-40 NABRE Luke concludes the birth and presentation narratives…
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When eight days were completed for his circumcision, he was named Jesus, the name given him by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. Luke 2:21 NABRE Mary and Joseph are faithful observers of the law. Therefore, their child is circumcised when eight days are completed. He is…
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For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly…
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All who heard these things took them to heart, saying, “What, then, will this child be?” For surely the hand of the Lord was with him. Luke 1:66 NABRE Luke tells the story of John the Baptist’s birth and circumcision with the reaction of those observing. His father Zechariah has…
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Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.” Luke 1:45 NABRE Mary is surprised by the angel Gabriel and learns of God’s plan to send his Son, with Mary honored to be His mother. Mary hears of Elizabeth’s pregnancy from the…
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