The Magnificat: Mary’s Song of Praise

The Magnificat is Latin for “My soul magnifies the Lord.” It contains the worlds that Mary said after she was first visited by the angel Gabriel and is found in Luke 1: 46-55.

Mary’s Prophetic Song

 And Mary sang this song:

    “My soul is ecstatic, overflowing with praises to God!
 My spirit bursts with joy over my life-giving God!
For he set his tender gaze upon me, his lowly servant girl.
    And from here on, everyone will know
    that I have been favored and blessed.
 The Mighty One has worked a mighty miracle for me;
    holy is his name!
 Mercy kisses all who fear him,
    from one generation to the next.
Mighty power flows from him
    to scatter all those who walk in pride.
 Powerful princes he tears from their thrones
    and he lifts up the lowly to take their place.
 Those who hunger for him will always be filled,
    but the smug and self-satisfied he will send away empty.
Because he can never forget to show mercy,
    he has helped his chosen servant, Israel,
 keeping his promises to Abraham
    and to his descendants forever.”

While reading her song, did you feel the passion and joy she expressed about God? How often have you felt the same way in your life? These words became a hymn of praise that has been sung for generations. What songs make your heart sing of the wonders of God? The Christmas season is a time of rejoicing and singing. Make a special effort to listen to the words as you celebrate the birth of our Savior.