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The Archangel  Gabriel  makes  known  to  the  Blessed Virgin Mary  the  Incarnation  of  the  Divine  Word  in  her pure womb. Hail Mary.

1. The  Son  of  God  made  man  is  born  of  Mary  the Virgin in  a  stable. Our Father.

2. The  angels  rejoice,  and  sing  Gloria  in excelsis Deo. Our Father.

3. The  shepherds  hear  the  angels'  tidings,  and  come and adore  him. Our Father.

4. He  is  circumcised  the  eighth  day,  and  called  by  the most holy  name  of  Jesus. Our Father.

5. Is  adored  by  the  Magi  with  offerings  of  gold,  frankincense, and  myrrh. Our Father.

6. Is  presented  in  the  Temple,  and  foretold  to  be  the Saviour of  the  world. Our Father.

7. Flies  from  the  persecution  of  Herod,  and  is  earned into Egypt. Our Father.

8. Herod  finds  him  not,  and  murders  the  innocents. Our Father.

9. He  is  carried  back  by  Joseph  and  his  Mother  into Nazareth his  home. Our Father.

10. Disputes  in  the  Temple  with  the  doctors,  being twelve years  old. Our Father.

Jesus is  most  obedient  to  the  Blessed  Virgin  his  Mother, and  to  St. Joseph. Hail Mary.

1. When  thirty  years  old,  he  is  baptised  by  John  in Jordan. Our Father.

2. Fasts  forty  days  in  the  desert,  and  overcomes  the tempter. Our Father.

3. Practises  and  preaches  his  own  holy  law,  whereby is life  eternal. Our Father.

4. Calls  his  disciples,  who  forthwith  leave  all  and  follow him. Our Father.

5. Works  his  first  miracle  of  changing  water  into  wine. Our Father.