The Canticle of Mary (Luke 1:46–55), otherwise known as her Magnificat, is a beautiful expression of God’s love through Mary’s words as she is filled with the Holy Spirit during her visit with her cousin Elizabeth. Below is the full Canticle.
The Canticle of Mary
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord;
my spirit rejoices in God my savior.
For he has looked upon his handmaid’s 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 to his descendants forever.
Meditation on Forgiveness
You can find a meditation on forgiveness using the Canticle of Mary here.
*Scripture passage taken from New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
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