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The Mary we meet in this gospel is a strong woman, a woman of
deep faith, whose ˈMagnificatˉ succinctly teaches us about the
goodness and greatness of our God. I believe she was prophet, priest
and rabbi ˀ all rolled into one. I have read and have listened to this
gospel many times over many years, and each time I reflect on it, I
am struck by an image of a woman very different from the saccharin
sweet Mary often portrayed. This young woman was an active partici-
pant in the will of God, and it is no surprise that, as she predicted,
generations have called her blessed.
P
RAYER
God of all Goodness, you sustained Mary, the mother of your Son,
during times of turmoil and stress. May we pray the ˈMagnificat,ˉ the
prayer of Mary that gives us the example of her courage and her faith.
May we proclaim with her ˈthe greatness of the Lord,ˉ particularly
when it may be very difficult to do so. Amen
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Jane Argento
Parishioner