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TODAY’S WORD…

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…and Mary said,

“Oh, how my soul praises the Lord.
How my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour!”

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– Luke 1:46-47 (NLT)

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REFLECTION…

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The Blessed Virgin

had received within herself all the grace of the Holy Spirit,

she is full of peace and joy,

and her soul overflows in the words of the “Magnificat.”

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God’s wonderful favours and His unsurpassable love

cause every humble soul to feel immense joy and gratitude.

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SHORT PRAYERS of JOY…adapted from the Psalms

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Lord, let all of us who take refuge in You rejoice;

let all of us sing joyful praises forever.

Spread Your protection over us,

that we who love Your Name may be filled with joy. [from Psalm 5:11]

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O Lord,

no wonder my heart is glad, and I rejoice.

My body rests in safety. [from Psalm 16:9]

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My God,

I will be glad and rejoice in Your unfailing love,

for You have seen my troubles,

and You care about the anguish of my soul. [from Psalm 31:7]

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Father,

let all who obey You rejoice in You!

Let all whose hearts are pure, shout for joy! [from Psalm 32:11]

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In You my heart rejoices, O God,

for I trust in Your Holy Name. [from Psalm 33:21]

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I will rejoice in You, my Lord.

I will be glad because You rescue me. [from Psalm 35:9]

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I sing praises to You, my God, and to Your name!

I sing loud praises to You who rides the clouds.

Your name is the Lord – and I rejoice in Your presence! [from Psalm 68:4]

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May all my thoughts be pleasing to You, my God,

for I rejoice in You. [from Psalm 104:34]

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I exult in Your Holy Name;

I worship You, my Lord, and I rejoice. [from Psalm 105:3

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This is the day that You have made, O Lord,

and I will rejoice and be glad in it. [from Psalm 118:24]

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Amen.

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YEAR OF FAITH 2012-2013

FROM THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH…

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To adore God

is to acknowledge, in respect and absolute submission,

the “nothingness of the creature” who would not exist but for God.

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To adore God is to praise and exalt Him

and to humble oneself, as Mary did in the Magnificat,

confessing with gratitude that He has done great things

and holy is His Name.

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The worship of the one God

sets man free from turning in on himself,

from the slavery of sin

and the idolatry of the world.

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[CCC 2097]

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