The Magnificat Gift

A homiletic challenge has become joy for my soul.  Pray the Magnificat.

The responsorial hymn of worship to an unimaginable gift. The Holy Spirit had overcome a lowly handmade and she had conceived the Savior.  Unto her a child was to be born, and unto us all a Son was given. The Wonderful Counselor had come through a womb. Mary; full of Grace and praise. 

The gift of Mary's Magnificat is not meant to remain static words bound to a page.  Rather her prayer is to become our prayer; her praise, our praise. Her gift, a Son, gifted for the whole world. 

The Mighty One has done great things for us all, and Holy is his Name. 

For all generations who follow the Lord will be called Blessed.  Lives of resounding grace that illumine mankind to the very heart of their Creator. 

To pray the Magnificat is to pray alongside she who held and caressed the very face of God; to in turn behold his face in our hearts.  It is to lift up our lowly souls to that heavenly glory which is our inheritance in Christ Jesus. It is to set aside our circumstances of the moment and praise Him, knowing that nothing is impossible with God.

The Magnificat is a gift that was meant to be opened, shared, and given away.  Just as the Savior in whom it proclaims.

My Soul Magnifies the Lord

My Spirit rejoices in God my Savior,

For he has looked upon his handmaids lowliness;

Behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed.

The Mighty One has done great things for me,

and Holy is his Name.

His mercy is from age to age 

to those who fear him.

He has shown might with his arm,

dispersed the arrogant of mind and heart.

He has thrown down the rulers from their thrones

but lifted up the lowly.

The hungry he has filled with good things,

The rich he has sent away empty.

He has helped Israel his servant,

remembering his mercy,

according to his promise to our Fathers,

to Abraham and his descendants forever.

Luke 1:46 - 55

If you don't want to take my word for it.. listen to Catholic singer, songwriter... Matt Maher.  His song Great Things is one of my favorites, and a direct result of him internalizing the Magnificat. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOWP2AXHG1k