Luke 1:46-55 (ESV)
And Mary said, ”My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts; he has brought down the mighty from their thrones and exalted those of humble estate; he has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent empty away. He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his offspring forever.”
A Theme to Remember:
The Magnificat, or the Virgin Mary’s hymn of praise, is both a prayer of glad hosannas and an acknowledgement that all of us – even the mother of our Lord – are in need of a Savior.
Words to Remember:
A Virgin conceived, a Virgin bore, and after the birth was a Virgin still.
¬–Augstine of Hippo