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THE ANNUNCIATION December 14 Symbols: Lily Of Jesse's lineage was the Virgin Mary. Into her chamber came the Spirit of the Most High. That he might make known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure, which he hath purposed in him, in the dispensation of the fullness of times, to re-establish all things in Christ, that are in heaven and on earth, in him. —Eph. 1:9-10 V. The angel of the Lord brought the message to Mary. R. And she conceived by the Holy Spirit. The lily is a symbol of Our Lady's purity, though becoming a mother she remained a virgin. Recommended Readings: Luke 1:26-38

[Salvation]

THE VISITATION December 15 Symbols: Our Lady's Slipper "Arise, make haste, my love, my dove, my beautiful one, and come. For winter is now past, the rain is over and gone. The flowers have appeared in our land, the time of pruning is come; the voice of the turtle is heard in our land. The fig tree has put forth her green figs; the vines in flower yield their sweet smell. Arise, my love, my beautiful one, and come. My dove in the clefts of the rock, in the hollow places of the wall, show me your face. Let your voice sound in my ears, for your voice is sweet, and your face comely." — Song of Solomon 2:13-17 Recommended Readings: Luke 1:39-56