Magnificat

Magnificat anima mea Dominum,

et exsultavit spiritus meus in Deo salvatore meo (Roman Catholic form)

My soul doth magnify the Lord.

And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. (Douay-Rheims):

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,

my spirit rejoices in God my Savior (ELLC)

However translated, Mary's exclamation is joyous. In all i say or do, my soul, that which is of God, life, in union, shares with the Creator. Acts of compassion on my part reveal His hand. That i live and breath in this life reveals His power. That we stand united through the Holy Spirit reveals our majesty. And when i serve the Lord, i know true joy here and now. Thus the magnification works both ways, I serve Him and He illuminates me.

Mary and Elizabeth said 'Yes' to the Lord.

I pray that i can always say 'Yes' to the Lord: in stillness, in emptiness of pride, i listen and am ready to say 'Here i am Lord, your servant is listening'.

Deo gratias.