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In this passage we see Jesus as a miracle worker. The first incident is that of the healing of the centurion’s servant; the second is that of the raising the dead son of the Jewish widow of Nain.  The story of the centurion’s faith is both significant and relevant to us. Our Lord made a point

At twelve years old, Jesus visits the Temple during Passover. When His parents depart for home, Jesus stays behind, amazing the teachers with His understanding. His parents find Him after three days, and though they do not fully understand His statement about His Father’s house, Mary

Mary and Joseph present Jesus at the temple according to the Law. Simeon, guided by the Holy Spirit, blesses Jesus, recognizing Him as the Messiah. The prophetess Anna also gives thanks and speaks about Jesus to all awaiting redemption.

The Annunciation is the announcement by the archangel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive and bear a son through a virgin birth and become the mother of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, marking the Incarnation. Gabriel told Mary to name her son Immanuel, meaning “God is with us”.

The first group of exiles returned in from Babylon 536 B.C. and began to rebuild the temple. Apparently, the prophet Haggai was part of this group. After laying the foundation, the exiles quit when their enemies threatened them. Rebuilding the temple was an important task for the Jewish people.