Angel Gabriel told Mary that she was going to have a very special baby called Jesus. Jesus was going to fill the world with love and joy because he was God’s Son. This is known as the Annunciation.

Annunciation: The Angel Gabriel, Mary, and Jesus - Animated Biblical Story Posted: March 15, 2025 | Last updated: March 19, 2025 "Song of Christmas" (1957) is a visually artistic and musical ...

In both stories there are multiple parallels: The angel Gabriel makes the announcement. He announces to a single individual: Zechariah in John the Baptist’s case and Mary in Jesus’ case.

Mary is visited by the angel Gabriel, who tells her she will bear the Son of God. Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem to take part in Herod's census, where Jesus is born.

132 The angel Gabriel at the moment of the annunciation salutes her as "full of grace". 133 In fact, in order for Mary to be able ... by virtue of the merits of Jesus Christ, Savior of the human ...