Second Joyful Mystery:
The Visitation


When she was told by the Angel Gabriel that her aged cousin Elizabeth would soon have a son, Mary rose up and went with haste into the mountainous region to visit Elizabeth. The moment she entered the house and greeted her cousin, Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost; and babe in the womb, St. John the Baptist, was cleansed of Original Sin and sanctified. Elizabeth cried out, "Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb." And Mary said, "My soul doth magnify the Lord, my spirit hath rejpiced in God, my Saviour, because he hath regarded the humility of His handmaiden; for behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed." Mary remained with Elizabeth about three months, serving her cousin like a humble maid, until after the birth of St. John.
 
FRUIT OF THE MYSTERY: LOVE OF OUR NEIGHBOR

Consider the love of her neighbour that makes Our Lady share with others the great blessings she herself has received. You also should try to be helpful, showing your companions that you carry Jesus in your heart. Mary heeds no difficulty in her labour of love. When you see so many around you ignoring God or living in sin, you should forego your own comfort to perform some humble work for the spiritual advantage of your neighbour. God's glory demands sacrifices from you.





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