My soul magnifies the Lord

Thursday, December 22, 2011 Advent Weekday

First Reading: Psalm: Gospel: 1 Samuel 1:24-28 1 Samuel 2:1, 4-8 Luke 1:46-56

Luke 1:46 And Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord,

I can't help but be struck by todays readings. It amazes me that I have never seen the connection between 1 Samuel 2 (Song of Hannah) and the Magnificat. I don't know if Mary was actually quoting Hannah (scripture) or if this is an addition by the writer, but it is clearly a sign that was understood by the people of the time. It amazes me and I have no other words than those that Mary has captured "My soul magnifies the Lord".

Father, help me by your Holy Spirit to see how amazing you are this Christmas season and then to share my amazement with others. Amen