In today's Gospel reading, we heard Mary's beautiful response to her cousin Elizabeth's acknowledgment of her as the Mother of our LORD. This prayer, known as the Magnificat, is a daily proclamation in the official Evening Prayer of the Church across the world.
Mary's response is filled with joy and jubilation as she recognizes the lowly, those who may be looked down upon by others, as being favored by God. She speaks of the reversal of human fortunes and the fulfillment of God's promises in the Old Testament.
Mary's response praises God and acknowledges God's presence and providence in the lives of all those who inhabit the earth.
May we also recognize God's presence in our lives and respond with praise for God, sharing that presence with all whom we encounter.
Homily for Monday of the 1st Week of Advent
Homily for the 1st Sunday of Advent
Homily for the Feast of St. Andrew, Apostle
Homily for Wednesday of the 34th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for Tuesday of the 34th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for Monday of the 34th Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for the Solemnity of Christ the King
Homily for Saturday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for the Memorial of St. Andrew Dũng-Lạc and His Companions
Homily for Thanksgiving Day
Homily for the Memorial of St. Cecilia
Homily for the Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Homily for Monday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Homily for Saturday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for the Memorial of St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Homily for Thursday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for Wednesday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for Tuesday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time
Homily for the Memorial of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
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