22 Dec
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4th Week of Advent
1 Sam. 1:24-28
(R. Ps.) 1 Sam. 2:1,4-5,6-7,8
Lk. 1:46-56
(Ps Wk IV)
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It is of the greatest significance that Mary did not sing her Magnificat in the presence of the angel Gabriel. Even though her heart must have been filled with incredible joy and peace, she did not immediately praise the Lord in song.

She left immediately to visit her relative Elizabeth, and that visit resulted in a mutual sharing of great joy. According to Luke's very perceptive account, it was only in sharing her joy that Mary was enabled to praise the Lord for all the great things which He had done.

The message is clear. In sharing what we had received from God - our faith, hope, love and every other grace - we attain an even greater appreciation of God's gift and so are enabled to be more grateful and to express our gratitude with great praise.

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord.

My spirit rejoices in God, my Saviour.

Mary's soul and spirit, that is to say, her whole being, joyfully proclaims the greatness of God, especially for the great work of our salvation which has now begun at the Annunciation.


Father in Heaven, in union with Mary our Mother, we praise You for Your greatness and rejoice in the grace of our salvation.



DAILY OFFERING
Eternal Father, I offer You everything I do this day; my thoughts, words, joys and sufferings. Grant that, vivified by the Holy Spirit and united to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, my life this day may be of service to You and to others. I also pray that all those preparing for marriage discover in Sacrament the source of Christ's grace for living a fithful and fruitful love. Amen.

PRAYING WITH THE CHURCH
INTENTION
That our personal relationship with Jesus Christ be nourished by the Word of God and a life of prayer.
Elaboration

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