The Magnificat

As an echo of all the prophecies we’ve been looking at over the past few weeks that promise that the Messiah would work for justice, Mary the mother of Jesus sings her song to the same tune.

Listen in today for how Mary picks up the themes of justice, God’s priority on the poor, and the centering of those on the margins. Take this with you into Christmas tomorrow with gratitude, lament, hope, and strength.

And Mary said:

“My soul glorifies the Lord
    and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for he has been mindful
    of the humble state of his servant.
From now on all generations will call me blessed,
    for the Mighty One has done great things for me—
    holy is his name.
His mercy extends to those who fear him,
    from generation to generation.
He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;
    he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.
He has brought down rulers from their thrones
    but has lifted up the humble.
He has filled the hungry with good things
    but has sent the rich away empty.
He has helped his servant Israel,
    remembering to be merciful
to Abraham and his descendants forever,
    just as he promised our ancestors.”

Luke 1:46-55