THE MAGNIFICAT

Mary said, (1 Samuel 2:1-10)

“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior (Psalm 35:9) (Isaiah 61:10) (Habakkuk 3:18) ; because he has looked upon  the humiliation of  his  servant. (1 Samuel 1:11) (2 Samuel 2:1) (2 Kings 14:26) (Psalms 113:7) Yes, from now onwards all generations will call me blessed , for the Almighty has done  great things  for me. (Genesis 30:13) (Psalm 71:19; Psalm 126:3) Holy is his name (Psalm 111:9), and his faithful love  extends  age  after  age  to  those who fear him. (Psalm 89:1; 103:13, 17) He has used the power of his arm; he has routed the arrogant of heart. (Psalm 89:10; 118:15) (Jeremiah 32:17) He has pulled down princes  from their  thrones  and raised high the lowly. (1 Samuel 2:7) (2 Samuel 22:28) (Job 5:11-12; 12:19) (Ecclesiasticus / Sirach 10:14) He has filled the starving with good things , and sent the rich away empty. (1 Samuel 2:5) (Psalm 107:9)

He has come to the help of Israel his servant , mindful of his faithful love - according to the promise he made to our ancestors - of his mercy to Abraham and to his descendants forever.” (Genesis 12:3; 13:15; 22:18) (Psalm 98:3; 126:1-2) (Isaiah 41:8-9)

Mary stayed with her some three months and then went home.

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