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After the singing of the “Magnificat” — the Gospel canticle spoken by the Virgin Mary after the announcement of the archangel Gabriel — Pope Leo XIV offered a prayer to the Mother of God ...

Perhaps it is because of traditional Christmas songs like Silent Night, but Mary, the mother of Jesus is often portrayed as “meek and mild” when evidence points to the contrary. Mary was brave, bold, ...

SATURDAY Congregation Beth Israel: 1336 Hemlock St. 530-342-6146. Calvary Chapel Chico: 6 p.m. “Mary’s Magnificat.” Luke 1:46-55. Pastor Jacob Kliebe. Website or app for updates. … ...

By contrast, Luke’s Gospel gives Mary the most prominent role, detailing her encounter with the angel Gabriel (Luke 1:26–38), her visit to Elizabeth (Luke 1:39–45), and the Magnificat (Luke 1:46–55).

The lectionary gospel reading for Advent 4 in Year C is Luke 1.39-45, with the option of reading on to Luke 1.46-55. Do please take the option of reading the Magnificat; reading the first half without ...

Many scholars think the same is true of the canticle Magnificat (Luke 1.46-55), and its companion text Benedictus (1.68-80). Whatever its origin, if Luke himself found the Magnificat and adapted it to ...

St. Luke presents the Virgin Mary as an icon of human freedom and dignity. There is nothing obsequious about her. She is “troubled” by the angel’s presence, but she still dares to inquire. Hers is an ...

Mary's life is a testament to the transformative power of God's grace and the potential for human cooperation with divine will. Her Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55), a hymn of praise to God, reflects her ...