The Romans occupied Israel. :
The Romans occupied Israel.
The Jewish people had been waiting for the coming of the Messiah, as foretold by the prophets. :
The Jewish people had been waiting for the coming of the Messiah, as foretold by the prophets.
One day, the Archangel Gabriel entered the house of a young girl whose name was Mary. :
One day, the Archangel Gabriel entered the house of a young girl whose name was Mary.
The angel told her: Rejoice, full of grace. The Lord is with you. You are chosen among all women to be the Mother of God. :
The angel told her: Rejoice, full of grace. The Lord is with you. You are chosen among all women to be the Mother of God.
Don’t be afraid, Mary; God has been gracious to you. You will conceive and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. :
Don’t be afraid, Mary; God has been gracious to you. You will conceive and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus.
Mary said: Behold the handmaid of the Lord. Be it done unto me according to your word. :
Mary said: Behold the handmaid of the Lord. Be it done unto me according to your word.
My Mother, thank you for having said yes. :
My Mother, thank you for having said yes. THE END