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Tag: What is the Magnificat?
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Marys Hymn of Praise to God
St Jacopone da Todi (1230 Approx. – 1306) Jacopo die Benedetti was born into a noble family in Todi, Italy. He was a bright student; studying law at Bologna and becoming a successful lawyer. He married a pious noblewoman when he was in his 20’s. In contrast to his wife, he was said to be…
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Mary’s Song Of Praise To God
Chapter 2 – Jesus’ Birth And Childhood Story No. 4 of 12 (Lk 1:39-45) Imagine a couple planning their wedding but then an Angel from God telling the woman that, by Divine power, she would conceive a Son from the Holy Spirit before her wedding day. Mary, a humble woman and engaged to Joseph, on hearing…
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Magnificat
My soul glorifies the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour. He looks on his servant in her lowliness; henceforth all ages will call me blessed. The Almighty works marvels for me. Holy his name. His mercy is from age to age, on those who fear him.