perceive him but not close at hand: a star is emerging from Jacob, a scepter is rising from Israel" (Num 24:17). She examined "the promise He made to our ancestors" (Lk 1:55), "of his mercy to Abraham" the

perceive him but not close at hand: a star is emerging from Jacob, a scepter is rising from Israel" (Num 24:17). She examined "the promise He made to our ancestors" (Lk 1:55), "of his mercy to Abraham" the

shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace” (Num 6:24-26). In celebrating the Solemnity of Mary Most Holy, the Holy Mother of God, the Church reminds