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Waiting to Become Prophets And you, O child, shall be called prophet of the Most High; for you shall go before the Lord to prepare straight paths for him, giving his people a knowledge of salvation in freedom from their Read more

Waiting in Astonishment He signaled for a writing tablet and wrote the words, “His name is John.” This astonished them all. At that moment his mouth was opened and his tongue loosed, and he began to speak in praise of Read more

Waiting in Rejoicing My being proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit finds joy in God my savior, for he has looked upon his servant in her lowliness; all ages to come shall call me blessed. God who is Read more

Waiting in the Hill Country Mary set out, proceeding in haste into the hill country to a town of Judah, where she entered Zechariah’s house and greeted Elizabeth. (Lk 1:39-40) Mary, you traveled about 70 miles over rough territory, which Read more

Waiting for the Son of the Most High Upon arriving, the messenger said to her: “Rejoice, O highly favored daughter! The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women.” She was deeply troubled by his words, and wondered what Read more

Waiting in Speechlessness The angel replied: “I am Gabriel, who stand in attendance before God. I was sent to speak to you and bring you his good news. But now you will be mute – unable to speak – until Read more

Waiting for an Angel Such was his intention when suddenly the angel of the Lord appeared in a dream and said to him, “Joseph, son of David, have no fear about taking Mary as your wife. It is by the Read more