Visitation Medal Rose Tree Raphael shares his feastday

Raphael shares his feastday

holding a staff showing his protectiveness and his authority

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she heard heavenly voices singing to her

but she shows peace on her face

Visitation Medal Rose Tree Raphael shares his feastdayMary, having heard at the Annunciation that Elizabeth was six months pregnant, left her home to visit her. Upon Mary's arrival, the baby in Elizabeth's womb, John the Baptist, was stirred by the presence of his Lord, and Elizabeth prophesied, her words forming part of the Hail Mary prayer. In response to Elizabeth, Mary pronounced the "Magnificat" which begins with these words: "My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my