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# Luke 1

Luke 1 is chapter 1 of 24 in the Gospel of Luke. Here are all 80 verses in the Catholic Public Domain Version, with the Latin of the Clementine Vulgate beside them.

> The conception of John the Baptist, and of Christ. The visitation and canticle of the Blessed Virgin. The birth of the Baptist and the canticle of Zachary.
>
> — Bp. Richard Challoner, chapter summary

## Luke 1 (Catholic Public Domain Version)

1. Since, indeed, many have attempted to set in order a narrative of the things that have been completed among us,
2. just as they have been handed on to those of us who from the beginning saw the same and were ministers of the word,
3. so it seemed good to me also, having diligently followed everything from the beginning, to write to you, in an orderly manner, most excellent Theophilus,
4. so that you might know the truthfulness of those words by which you have been instructed.
5. There was, in the days of Herod, king of Judea, a certain priest named Zechariah, of the section of Abijah, and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.
6. Now they were both just before God, progressing in all of the commandments and the justifications of the Lord without blame.
7. And they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they both had become advanced in years.
8. Then it happened that, when he was exercising the priesthood before God, in the order of his section,
9. according to the custom of the priesthood, the lot fell so that he would offer incense, entering into the temple of the Lord.
10. And the entire multitude of the people was praying outside, at the hour of incense.
11. Then there appeared to him an Angel of the Lord, standing at the right of the altar of incense.
12. And upon seeing him, Zechariah was disturbed, and fear fell over him.
13. But the Angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth shall bear a son to you. And you shall call his name John.
14. And there will be joy and exultation for you, and many will rejoice in his nativity.
15. For he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and he will not drink wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother’s womb.
16. And he will convert many of the sons of Israel to the Lord their God.
17. And he will go before him with the spirit and power of Elijah, so that he may turn the hearts of the fathers to the sons, and the incredulous to the prudence of the just, so as to prepare for the Lord a completed people.”
18. And Zechariah said to the Angel: “How may I know this? For I am elderly, and my wife is advanced in years.”
19. And in response, the Angel said to him: “I am Gabriel, who stands before God, and I have been sent to speak to you, and to proclaim these things to you.
20. And behold, you will be silent and unable to speak, until the day on which these things shall be, because you have not believed my words, which will be fulfilled in their time.”
21. And the people were waiting for Zechariah. And they wondered why he was being delayed in the temple.
22. Then, when he came out, he was unable to speak to them. And they realized that he had seen a vision in the temple. And he was making signs to them, but he remained mute.
23. And it happened that, after the days of his office were completed, he went away to his house.
24. Then, after those days, his wife Elizabeth conceived, and she hid herself for five months, saying:
25. “For the Lord did this for me, at the time when he decided to take away my reproach among men.”
26. Then, in the sixth month, the Angel Gabriel was sent by God, to a city of Galilee named Nazareth,
27. to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the name of the virgin was Mary.
28. And upon entering, the Angel said to her: “Hail, full of grace. The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women.”
29. And when she had heard this, she was disturbed by his words, and she considered what kind of greeting this might be.
30. And the Angel said to her: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found grace with God.
31. Behold, you shall conceive in your womb, and you shall bear a son, and you shall call his name: JESUS.
32. He will be great, and he will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father. And he will reign in the house of Jacob for eternity.
33. And his kingdom shall have no end.”
34. Then Mary said to the Angel, “How shall this be done, since I do not know man?”
35. And in response, the Angel said to her: “The Holy Spirit will pass over you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. And because of this also, the Holy One who will be born of you shall be called the Son of God.
36. And behold, your cousin Elizabeth has herself also conceived a son, in her old age. And this is the sixth month for her who is called barren.
37. For no word will be impossible with God.”
38. Then Mary said: “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me according to your word.” And the Angel departed from her.
39. And in those days, Mary, rising up, traveled quickly into the hill country, to a city of Judah.
40. And she entered into the house of Zechariah, and she greeted Elizabeth.
41. And it happened that, as Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
42. And she cried out with a loud voice and said: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.
43. And how does this concern me, so that the mother of my Lord would come to me?
44. For behold, as the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy.
45. And blessed are you who believed, for the things that were spoken to you by the Lord shall be accomplished.”
46. And Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord.
47. And my spirit leaps for joy in God my Savior.
48. For he has looked with favor on the humility of his handmaid. For behold, from this time, all generations shall call me blessed.
49. For he who is great has done great things for me, and holy is his name.
50. And his mercy is from generation to generations for those who fear him.
51. He has accomplished powerful deeds with his arm. He has scattered the arrogant in the intentions of their heart.
52. He has deposed the powerful from their seat, and he has exalted the humble.
53. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty.
54. He has taken up his servant Israel, mindful of his mercy,
55. just as he spoke to our fathers: to Abraham and to his offspring forever.”
56. Then Mary stayed with her for about three months. And she returned to her own house.
57. Now the time for Elizabeth to give birth arrived, and she brought forth a son.
58. And her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had magnified his mercy with her, and so they congratulated her.
59. And it happened that, on the eighth day, they arrived to circumcise the boy, and they called him by his father’s name, Zechariah.
60. And in response, his mother said: “Not so. Instead, he shall be called John.”
61. And they said to her, “But there is no one among your relatives who is called by that name.”
62. Then they made signs to his father, as to what he wanted him to be called.
63. And requesting a writing tablet, he wrote, saying: “His name is John.” And they all wondered.
64. Then, at once, his mouth was opened, and his tongue loosened, and he spoke, blessing God.
65. And fear fell upon all of their neighbors. And all these words were made known throughout all the hill country of Judea.
66. And all those who heard it stored it up in their heart, saying: “What do you think this boy will be?” And indeed, the hand of the Lord was with him.
67. And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit. And he prophesied, saying:
68. “Blessed is the Lord God of Israel. For he has visited and has wrought the redemption of his people.
69. And he has raised up a horn of salvation for us, in the house of David his servant,
70. just as he spoke by the mouth of his holy Prophets, who are from ages past:
71. salvation from our enemies, and from the hand of all those who hate us,
72. to accomplish mercy with our fathers, and to call to mind his holy testament,
73. the oath, which he swore to Abraham, our father, that he would grant to us,
74. so that, having been freed from the hand of our enemies, we may serve him without fear,
75. in holiness and in justice before him, throughout all our days.
76. And you, child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High. For you will go before the face of the Lord: to prepare his ways,
77. to give knowledge of salvation to his people for the remission of their sins,
78. through the heart of the mercy of our God, by which, descending from on high, he has visited us,
79. to illuminate those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, and to direct our feet in the way of peace.”
80. And the child grew, and he was strengthened in spirit. And he was in the wilderness, until the day of his manifestation to Israel.

## Luke 1 in Latin (Clementine Vulgate, 1592)

1. Quoniam quidem multi conati sunt ordinare narrationem, quæ in nobis completæ sunt, rerum:
2. sicut tradiderunt nobis, qui ab initio ipsi viderunt, et ministri fuerunt sermonis:
3. visum est et mihi, assecuto omnia a principio diligenter, ex ordine tibi scribere, optime Theophile,
4. ut cognoscas eorum verborum, de quibus eruditus es, veritatem.
5. Fuit in diebus Herodis, regis Judææ, sacerdos quidam nomine Zacharias de vice Abia, et uxor illius de filiabus Aaron, et nomen ejus Elisabeth.
6. Erant autem justi ambo ante Deum, incedentes in omnibus mandatis et justificationibus Domini sine querela.
7. Et non erat illis filius, eo quod esset Elisabeth sterilis, et ambo processissent in diebus suis.
8. Factum est autem, cum sacerdotio fungeretur in ordine vicis suæ ante Deum,
9. secundum consuetudinem sacerdotii, sorte exiit ut incensum poneret, ingressus in templum Domini:
10. et omnis multitudo populi erat orans foris hora incensi.
11. Apparuit autem illi angelus Domini, stans a dextris altaris incensi.
12. Et Zacharias turbatus est videns, et timor irruit super eum.
13. Ait autem ad illum angelus: Ne timeas, Zacharia, quoniam exaudita est deprecatio tua: et uxor tua Elisabeth pariet tibi filium, et vocabis nomen ejus Joannem:
14. et erit gaudium tibi, et exsultatio, et multi in nativitate ejus gaudebunt:
15. erit enim magnus coram Domino: et vinum et siceram non bibet, et Spiritu Sancto replebitur adhuc ex utero matris suæ:
16. et multos filiorum Israël convertet ad Dominum Deum ipsorum:
17. et ipse præcedet ante illum in spiritu et virtute Eliæ: ut convertat corda patrum in filios, et incredulos ad prudentiam justorum, parare Domino plebem perfectam.
18. Et dixit Zacharias ad angelum: Unde hoc sciam? ego enim sum senex, et uxor mea processit in diebus suis.
19. Et respondens angelus dixit ei: Ego sum Gabriel, qui asto ante Deum: et missus sum loqui ad te, et hæc tibi evangelizare.
20. Et ecce eris tacens, et non poteris loqui usque in diem quo hæc fiant, pro eo quod non credidisti verbis meis, quæ implebuntur in tempore suo.
21. Et erat plebs exspectans Zachariam: et mirabantur quod tardaret ipse in templo.
22. Egressus autem non poterat loqui ad illos, et cognoverunt quod visionem vidisset in templo. Et ipse erat innuens illis, et permansit mutus.
23. Et factum est, ut impleti sunt dies officii ejus, abiit in domum suam:
24. post hos autem dies concepit Elisabeth uxor ejus, et occultabat se mensibus quinque, dicens:
25. Quia sic fecit mihi Dominus in diebus, quibus respexit auferre opprobrium meum inter homines.
26. In mense autem sexto, missus est angelus Gabriel a Deo in civitatem Galilææ, cui nomen Nazareth,
27. ad virginem desponsatam viro, cui nomen erat Joseph, de domo David: et nomen virginis Maria.
28. Et ingressus angelus ad eam dixit: Ave gratia plena: Dominus tecum: benedicta tu in mulieribus.
29. Quæ cum audisset, turbata est in sermone ejus, et cogitabat qualis esset ista salutatio.
30. Et ait angelus ei: Ne timeas, Maria: invenisti enim gratiam apud Deum.
31. Ecce concipies in utero, et paries filium, et vocabis nomen ejus Jesum:
32. hic erit magnus, et Filius Altissimi vocabitur, et dabit illi Dominus Deus sedem David patris ejus: et regnabit in domo Jacob in æternum,
33. et regni ejus non erit finis.
34. Dixit autem Maria ad angelum: Quomodo fiet istud, quoniam virum non cognosco?
35. Et respondens angelus dixit ei: Spiritus Sanctus superveniet in te, et virtus Altissimi obumbrabit tibi. Ideoque et quod nascetur ex te sanctum, vocabitur Filius Dei.
36. Et ecce Elisabeth cognata tua, et ipsa concepit filium in senectute sua: et hic mensis sextus est illi, quæ vocatur sterilis:
37. quia non erit impossibile apud Deum omne verbum.
38. Dixit autem Maria: Ecce ancilla Domini: fiat mihi secundum verbum tuum. Et discessit ab illa angelus.
39. Exsurgens autem Maria in diebus illis, abiit in montana cum festinatione, in civitatem Juda:
40. et intravit in domum Zachariæ, et salutavit Elisabeth.
41. Et factum est, ut audivit salutationem Mariæ Elisabeth, exsultavit infans in utero ejus: et repleta est Spiritu Sancto Elisabeth:
42. et exclamavit voce magna, et dixit: Benedicta tu inter mulieres, et benedictus fructus ventris tui.
43. Et unde hoc mihi, ut veniat mater Domini mei ad me?
44. Ecce enim ut facta est vox salutationis tuæ in auribus meis, exsultavit in gaudio infans in utero meo.
45. Et beata, quæ credidisti, quoniam perficientur ea, quæ dicta sunt tibi a Domino.
46. Et ait Maria: Magnificat anima mea Dominum:
47. et exsultavit spiritus meus in Deo salutari meo.
48. Quia respexit humilitatem ancillæ suæ: ecce enim ex hoc beatam me dicent omnes generationes,
49. quia fecit mihi magna qui potens est: et sanctum nomen ejus,
50. et misericordia ejus a progenie in progenies timentibus eum.
51. Fecit potentiam in brachio suo: dispersit superbos mente cordis sui.
52. Deposuit potentes de sede, et exaltavit humiles.
53. Esurientes implevit bonis: et divites dimisit inanes.
54. Suscepit Israël puerum suum, recordatus misericordiæ suæ:
55. sicut locutus est ad patres nostros, Abraham et semini ejus in sæcula.
56. Mansit autem Maria cum illa quasi mensibus tribus: et reversa est in domum suam.
57. Elisabeth autem impletum est tempus pariendi, et peperit filium.
58. Et audierunt vicini et cognati ejus quia magnificavit Dominus misericordiam suam cum illa, et congratulabantur ei.
59. Et factum est in die octavo, venerunt circumcidere puerum, et vocabant eum nomine patris sui Zachariam.
60. Et respondens mater ejus, dixit: Nequaquam, sed vocabitur Joannes.
61. Et dixerunt ad illam: Quia nemo est in cognatione tua, qui vocetur hoc nomine.
62. Innuebant autem patri ejus, quem vellet vocari eum.
63. Et postulans pugillarem scripsit, dicens: Joannes est nomen ejus. Et mirati sunt universi.
64. Apertum est autem illico os ejus, et lingua ejus, et loquebatur benedicens Deum.
65. Et factus est timor super omnes vicinos eorum: et super omnia montana Judææ divulgabantur omnia verba hæc:
66. et posuerunt omnes qui audierant in corde suo, dicentes: Quis, putas, puer iste erit? etenim manus Domini erat cum illo.
67. Et Zacharias pater ejus repletus est Spiritu Sancto: et prophetavit, dicens:
68. Benedictus Dominus Deus Israël, quia visitavit, et fecit redemptionem plebis suæ:
69. et erexit cornu salutis nobis in domo David pueri sui,
70. sicut locutus est per os sanctorum, qui a sæculo sunt, prophetarum ejus:
71. salutem ex inimicis nostris, et de manu omnium qui oderunt nos:
72. ad faciendam misericordiam cum patribus nostris: et memorari testamenti sui sancti:
73. jusjurandum, quod juravit ad Abraham patrem nostrum, daturum se nobis
74. ut sine timore, de manu inimicorum nostrorum liberati, serviamus illi
75. in sanctitate et justitia coram ipso, omnibus diebus nostris.
76. Et tu puer, propheta Altissimi vocaberis: præibis enim ante faciem Domini parare vias ejus,
77. ad dandam scientiam salutis plebi ejus in remissionem peccatorum eorum
78. per viscera misericordiæ Dei nostri, in quibus visitavit nos, oriens ex alto:
79. illuminare his qui in tenebris et in umbra mortis sedent: ad dirigendos pedes nostros in viam pacis.
80. Puer autem crescebat, et confortabatur spiritu: et erat in desertis usque in diem ostensionis suæ ad Israël.

## Catechism of the Catholic Church

Paragraph numbers and the Catechism's own section headings (never quoted); text at vatican.va.
- CCC ¶ 2684: Guides For Prayer ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- cf. CCC ¶ 422: I Believe in Jesus Christ, the Only Son of God ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- cf. CCC ¶ 332: Heaven and Earth ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- CCC ¶ 706: God's Spirit and Word in the Time of the Promises ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- CCC ¶ 717: The Spirit of Christ in the Fullness of Time ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- cf. CCC ¶ 724: The Spirit of Christ in the Fullness of Time ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- CCC ¶ 523: The Mysteries of Christ's Life ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- CCC ¶ 696: The Name, Titles, and Symbols of the Holy Spirit ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- CCC ¶ 716: God's Spirit and Word in the Time of the Promises ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- CCC ¶ 718: The Spirit of Christ in the Fullness of Time ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- cf. CCC ¶ 1070: The Celebration of the Christian Mystery ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- CCC ¶ 488: "Conceived By the Power of the Holy Spirit and Born of the Virgin Mary" ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- CCC ¶ 497: "Conceived By the Power of the Holy Spirit and Born of the Virgin Mary" ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- CCC ¶ 2571: In the Old Testament ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- cf. CCC ¶ 723: The Spirit of Christ in the Fullness of Time ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- CCC ¶ 490: "Conceived By the Power of the Holy Spirit and Born of the Virgin Mary" ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- CCC ¶ 491: "Conceived By the Power of the Holy Spirit and Born of the Virgin Mary" ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- CCC ¶ 494: "Conceived By the Power of the Holy Spirit and Born of the Virgin Mary" ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- CCC ¶ 2812: "Hallowed be Thy Name" ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- cf. CCC ¶ 430: Jesus ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- CCC ¶ 559: The Mysteries of Christ's Life ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- CCC ¶ 709: God's Spirit and Word in the Time of the Promises ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- CCC ¶ 505: "Conceived By the Power of the Holy Spirit and Born of the Virgin Mary" ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- CCC ¶ 697: The Name, Titles, and Symbols of the Holy Spirit ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- cf. CCC ¶ 437: Christ ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- CCC ¶ 148: The Obedience of Faith ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- CCC ¶ 269: The Almighty ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- CCC ¶ 273: The Almighty ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- CCC ¶ 64: The Stages of Revelation ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- CCC ¶ 2677: The Way of Prayer ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- cf. CCC ¶ 2617: In the Fullness of Time ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- cf. CCC ¶ 2827: "Thy Will Be Done on Earth as It is in Heaven" ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- cf. CCC ¶ 2856: The Final Doxology ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- CCC ¶ 2676: The Way of Prayer ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- CCC ¶ 495: "Conceived By the Power of the Holy Spirit and Born of the Virgin Mary" ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- cf. CCC ¶ 448: Lord ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- cf. CCC ¶ 722: The Spirit of Christ in the Fullness of Time ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- cf. CCC ¶ 2097: "Him Only Shall You Serve" ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- cf. CCC ¶ 2619: In the Fullness of Time ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- cf. CCC ¶ 2675: The Way of Prayer ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- CCC ¶ 971: Mary - Mother of Christ, Mother of the Church ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- cf. CCC ¶ 148: The Obedience of Faith ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- cf. CCC ¶ 2676: The Way of Prayer ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- CCC ¶ 2807: "Hallowed be Thy Name" ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- cf. CCC ¶ 2599: In the Fullness of Time ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- CCC ¶ 2465: Living in the Truth ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- cf. CCC ¶ 717: The Spirit of Christ in the Fullness of Time ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))
- cf. CCC ¶ 718: The Spirit of Christ in the Fullness of Time ([vatican.va index](https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM))

## The saints

- “The Rosary is the most powerful weapon to touch the Heart of Jesus, our Redeemer, who loves His Mother.” — St. Louis de Montfort, The Secret of the Rosary, c. 1710 (On this theme: verse 28)
- “To Jesus through Mary.” — St. Louis de Montfort, True Devotion to Mary, 120, c. 1712 (On this theme: verse 38)
- “In dangers, in doubts, in difficulties, think of Mary, call upon Mary. Following her, you will not go astray.” — St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Homily on the Missus est, II, c. 1120 (On this theme: verse 48)
- “Mary is the peacemaker between sinners and God.” — St. Alphonsus Liguori, The Glories of Mary, 1750 (On this theme: verse 49)

## Bishop Challoner's notes

Bp. Richard Challoner, notes on the Douay-Rheims (1750); they comment on its older wording.
- Verse 5: that is, of the rank of Abia, which word in the Greek is commonly put for the employment of one day: but here for the functions of a whole week. For, by the appointment of David, 1 Par. 24., the descendants from Aaron were divided into twenty-four families, of which the eighth was Abia, from whom descended this Zachary, who at this time was in the week of his priestly functions.
- Verse 48: “Shall call me blessed” … These words are a prediction of that honour which the church in all ages should pay to the Blessed Virgin. Let Protestants examine whether they are any way concerned in this prophecy.
- Verse 69: “Horn of salvation” … That is, A powerful salvation, as Dr. Witham translates it. For in the Scripture, by horn is generally understood strength and power.
- Verse 78: It is one of the titles of the Messias, the true light of the world, and the sun of justice.

## Read at Mass (US)

- Tue, Dec 8, 2026: Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary — Alleluia, See Luke 1:28; Gospel, Luke 1:26-38
- Sat, Dec 12, 2026: Our Lady of Guadalupe — Gospel, Luke 1:26-38
- Sun, Dec 13, 2026: Third Sunday of Advent — Responsorial Psalm, Luke 1:46-48, 49-50, 53-54
- Sat, Dec 19, 2026: Saturday of the Third Week of Advent — Gospel, Luke 1:5-25

31 more dates through December 31, 2028, in the [liturgical calendar](https://blessbible.app/calendar/).

Citations as published in the USCCB liturgical calendar (principal Mass, first option).

Source: Catholic Public Domain Version (Ronald L. Conte Jr., 2009), public domain; Latin: Clementine Vulgate (1592).