“But I have calmed and quieted my soul.” I am intentionally seeking God’s presence, taking a deep breath, and remembering all the times he has been my help.

Mary immediately turned and gave the praise to God: “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” In such a rich biblical context, we see how our prayers are accepted ...

Mary acknowledged her lowly position and the greatness of God. “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, because he has looked upon his lowly handmaid” (Lk. 1: 46-48), ...

From Luther College in Decorah, Iowa Welcome to Christmas at Luther 2023 [Choir humming] [Memorable cello melody] [Oboe plays melody] [Orchestral introduction] [Sung in Latin] My soul magnifies ...

Pastor Mort MeyenburgHealing Waters Lutheran Parish When I was a kid, my dad had a magnifying glass in his writing desk. I remember it vividly.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for ...

“My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden. For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed; for he who is ...

These lines will surely sound subversive to someone unfamiliar with Mary’s Magnificat (Latin for “My soul magnifies the Lord”). The tone is quite similar to a manifesto of a revolutionary or ...

For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.” And Mary ...

"‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant.