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Magnificat anima mea Dominum; Et exultavit spiritus meus in Deo salutari meo, Quia respexit humilitatem ancillae suae; ecce enim ex hoc beatam me dicent omnes generationes.
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The Magnificat. My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name. He has mercy on those who fear him.
My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior; Because He has regarded the lowliness of His handmaid; for behold, henceforth all generations shall call me blessed; Because He who is mighty has done great things for me, and Holy is His Name; And His mercy is from ...
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The Magnificat, taken from Lukes Gospel (1:46-55), is the Blessed Virgin Marys hymn of praise to the Lord. It is also known as the Canticle of Mary in the Liturgy of the Hours, a special collection of scripture readings, psalms, and hymns that constitute what is known as the prayer of the church. (Priests and other religious are required to pray se...
My soul magnifies the Lord And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior; Because He has regarded the lowliness of His handmaid; For behold, henceforth all generations shall call me blessed; Because He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name; And His mercy is from generation to generation on those who fear Him. He has shown might...
After Mary gives her famous consent to becoming the Mother of God, -- Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it done to me according to thy word (Luke 1:38) -- she goes with haste (1:39) to help Elizabeth, who is delighted to see her. Our Lady then expresses her joy in the Magnificat. (Note also our Blessed Mothers humility in referring to herself in ...
Clearly Mary, in hastening to help her cousin, is focused on service to others. In this way she glorifies the Lord in reflecting (and magnifying) His goodness and love. And, of course by becoming the Mother of God she will help Him redeem us for our salvation in His Passion! How about you? Does your soul magnify the Lord? We may never be able to ap...
Speaking of magnifying, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen once referred to our Blessed Mother as being like a magnifying glass that intensifies our love of her Son.
In this regard, the Magnificat is more than a prayer of praise. It also reminds us about the essential link between humility and holiness. Just as God has regarded the lowliness of his handmaid and has done great things for Mary in making her the Mother of his Son, so too he has put down the mighty from their thrones (with his own might!) and has e...
Learn the meaning and significance of the Magnificat, the canticle of Mary from Luke's Gospel, and how to pray it. Reflect on Mary's humility, joy, and service as a model for our own spiritual growth.
The Magnificat ( Latin for " [My soul] magnifies [the Lord]") is a canticle, also known as the Song of Mary, the Canticle of Mary and, in the Byzantine tradition, the Ode of the Theotokos ( Greek: Ἡ ᾨδὴ τῆς Θεοτόκου ). It is traditionally incorporated into the liturgical services of the Catholic Church, the Eastern ...
Magnificat. Luke 1:46-55. My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name. He has mercy on those who fear him. in every generation.
Feb 15, 2019 · The Magnificat ( Luke 1:46-55) is the Virgin Mary's response to Elizabeth's greeting, glorifying God and thanking Him for choosing her to bear His Son. It is used in Vespers, the Evening Prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours, the daily prayers of the Catholic Church. We can incorporate it into our evening prayer, too.
