The Visitation

† The Visitation. †
Exultation is the keynote of the encounter with Elizabeth, where the sound of Mary’s voice and the presence of Christ in her womb cause John to “leap for joy”.

Our Father, who art in heaven hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Amen

1. Mary set out at that time and went into the hill country. And she went into Zechariah’s house and greeted Elizabeth. (Luke 1:39, 40)
Hail Mary, full of grace.
The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
Amen

2. And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. (Luke 1:41)
Hail Mary…

3. She gave a loud cry and said, ‘Of all women you are the most blessed, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.’ (Luke 1:42)
Hail Mary…

4. And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.” (Luke 1:45)
Hail Mary…

5. And Mary said: ‘My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord and my spirit exults in God my savior; because he has looked upon his lowly handmaid.’ (Luke 1:46-48)
Hail Mary…

6. Yes, from this day forward all generations will call me blessed, for the Almighty has done great things for me.’ (Luke 1:48, 49)
Hail Mary…

7. Holy is his name, and his mercy reaches from age to age for those who fear him. (Luke 1:49, 50)
Hail Mary…

8. He has shown the power of his arm, he has routed the proud of heart. (Luke 1:51)
Hail Mary…

9. He has pulled down princes from their thrones and exalted the lowly. (Luke 1:52)
Hail Mary…

10. The hungry he has filled with good things, the rich sent empty away.’ (Luke 1:53)
Hail Mary…

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen

O my Jesus, forgive us of our sins.
Save us from the fires of hell.
Lead all souls into heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy.
Amen

Come, Holy Spirit, come by means of the powerful intercession of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, your well-beloved Spouse.

O Sacrament, Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine, All praise and all thanksgiving, be every moment Thine.

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