With a loud cry (κραυγη μεγαλη). A moment of ecstatic excitement.

Blessed art thou (ευλογημενη). Perfect p…

Blessed art thou among women. She here repeated nearly the words of the angel to Mary, esteeming it to be the highest honour among mothers…

Blessed art thou among women.—The language, like that of most of the utterances in these chapters, is taken from the poet…

And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Judah; and entered into the house of Zacharias, and sal…

St. Ambrose of Milan: To build up the Virgin’s faith by an example, the Angel, when he announced the hidden mysteries to her…

In this beautiful narrative, the stirring of the unborn child becomes a joyful prelude to Elizabeth’s being filled by the Holy Spirit, who enlighte…

Blessed art thou. She seems to put Mary and Christ on an equal footing, which would have been highly improper.

And she spoke out with a loud voice
So as that all in the house might hear; she spoke with great vehemency of soul, …

It is very good for those who have the work of grace begun in their souls to share with one another. On Mary's arrival, Elisabeth was conscious of …