THE 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.
He has shown the strength of his arm,
He has scattered the proud in their conceit.
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones,
and has lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich he has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of his servant Israel
for he has remembered his promise of mercy,
the promise he made to our fathers,
to Abraham and his children for ever."
When I think of these words which Mary spoke to Elizabeth, I imagine the moment when the Angel Gabriel gave the message from God that she was chosen to be the Mother of our Savior, Jesus Christ. I believe that all of heaven must have waited in utter silence anticipating her answer, the words that would bring into the world reconciliation between God and man, the Word that would heal our wounds. The Word that will bring the fulfillment of the promise God made to our fathers...and the world would never be the same. In silence they waited, listening for that fair voice... and then a gasp! at the words she spoke in purest humility- "Behold I am the handmaid of the Lord, be it done unto me according to your word."
Mary, Queen Beauty of Carmel, I dedicate this blog to your Immaculate Heart. Please help me to emulate you in all that I do. I implore you to help me remain faithful to your Son and to abandon myself to the Divine Will. I am eternally grateful for your intercession.
