Daily Reflection: Friday, December 22

Friday, December 22, 2023 – 3rd Week of Advent.

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In today’s gospel, we have Mary’s response to Elizabeth’s greeting. This is a song of praise of thanksgiving what God has done and is doing in the world. Today slow prayer The Canticle of Mary.

The Canticle of Mary.

And Mary said:

“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord;

my spirit rejoices in God my savior.

For he has looked upon his handmaid’s lowliness;

behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed.

The Mighty One has done great things for me,

and holy is his name.

His mercy is from age to age

to those who fear him.

He has shown might with his arm,

dispersed the arrogant of mind and heart.

He has thrown down the rulers from their thrones

but lifted up the lowly.

The hungry he has filled with good things;

the rich he has sent away empty.

He has helped Israel his servant,

remembering his mercy,

according to his promise to our fathers,

to Abraham and to his descendants forever.”

Scott F. Brookbank, OFM

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