Mary proclaims her great Magnificat in Luke’s Gospel, giving praise to God who does mighty things through our lowly lives. May her words inspire us to offer our lives to the Lord!
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
Mary’s song of praise – often called the Magnificat – encourages us to echo her words through the example of our lives. May our voices join with hers as we magnify the Lord by what we say and do.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of Advent
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Mary’s Magnificat inspires us to acknowledge the blessings of our lives and put them into practice.
Mass Readings – The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Mary’s “Magnificat” follows from her visit to Elizabeth and greeting between two babies from the womb. For all of you who have a special devotion to the Rosary, happy feast day!
Mass Readings – Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Mary’s “magnificat” evokes within us a desire to praise God as we recognize that the Lord sustains us throughout our lives.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of Advent
Mary’s offers a proclamation of praise in her Magnificat, as she glorifies God and offers thanks for the blessings she has received. May we echo her words as we call to mind in our prayer and daily practice how the Lord has touched our hearts and fostered our faith.
Mass Readings – Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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It’s called the Magnificat – a song of praise that Mary offers – and it has been a prayer of powerful reflection for the Church for 2000 years. Recognizing that God is in charge, initiating, leading, empowering and conquering evil, we are united in grace and draw near to the Lord.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of the Year (Dec. 22nd)
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Mary’s Magnificat of praise inspires us to live our faith with joy and power as we face all the circumstances of life.
Mass Readings – The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Mary’s Magnificat is a song of praise about God’s goodness and mercy. As we prepare for Christmas, may this proclamation inspire us to count our blessings and opportunities to put our faith into practice.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of Advent
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Mass Readings – The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mary and Elizabeth – pregnant with Jesus and John the Baptist – meet and rejoice at the goodness of the Lord. Both women knew hardship, yet their faith inspires us to see God at work…in good times and in bad.
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Archive of Fr. Andrew’s Podcasts
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Photo Credit: The Nativity Story, 2006.
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