While I was praying, Gabriel, whom I had seen in the earlier vision, came flying down to where I was. It was the time for the evening sacrifice to be offered.

When you began to plead with God, he answered you. He loves you, and so I have come to tell you the answer. Now pay attention while I explain the vision.

He said, "God loves you, so don't let anything worry you or frighten you." When he had said this, I felt even stronger and said, "Sir, tell me what you have to say. You have made me feel better."

The angel said to her, "Don't be afraid, Mary; God has been gracious to you.

Return to the LORD, and let this prayer be your offering to him: "Forgive all our sins and accept our prayer, and we will praise you as we have promised.

Let us praise God for his glorious grace, for the free gift he gave us in his dear Son!

The LORD's angel appeared to him there and said, "The LORD is with you, brave and mighty man!"

Do not be afraid---I am with you! "From the distant east and the farthest west I will bring your people home.

Listen, Jeremiah! Everyone in this land---the kings of Judah, the officials, the priests, and the people---will be against you. But today I am giving you the strength to resist them; you will be like a fortified city, an iron pillar, and a bronze wall. They will not defeat you, for I will be with you to protect you. I, the LORD, have spoken."

(SEE 1:18)

for I am with you. No one will be able to harm you, for many in this city are my people."

and said in a loud voice, "You are the most blessed of all women, and blessed is the child you will bear!

When Jesus had said this, a woman spoke up from the crowd and said to him, "How happy is the woman who bore you and nursed you!"

But Jesus answered, "Rather, how happy are those who hear the word of God and obey it!"

The most fortunate of women is Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite--- the most fortunate of women who live in tents.

He says, "Many women are good wives, but you are the best of them all."

Give her credit for all she does. She deserves the respect of everyone.

Jesus answered, "Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?"