“My Soul Proclaims the Greatness of the Lord” — Learning Trust from Mary

Daily Gospel Reflections • Dec 22nd

Mary’s Magnificat (Luke 1:46–56) is a hymn of total surrender and radiant trust in God. She does not magnify herself, nor does she dwell on fear or uncertainty; instead, her soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord. In her lowliness, she recognizes that everything is gift, and that God’s mercy extends across generations to those who fear Him. Bishop Fulton Sheen often reminded us that the world teaches us to worry, but Christ teaches us to trust. Mary embodies this truth perfectly. She does not anxiously calculate outcomes or cling to control; she rests entirely in God’s promise. Her joy does not flow from circumstances, but from her complete dedication to the will of God.

The Magnificat also reveals how God acts both in history and in the human heart: He scatters the proud, lifts up the lowly, fills the hungry, and humbles the mighty. Pride and worry draw us inward and away from God, while humility and trust open our hearts to His mercy. Mary teaches us the opposite of fear-filled living—faith that God is faithful even when the path ahead is hidden. Her quiet confidence invites us to surrender our anxieties and return our gaze to the Lord, who alone is our strength and salvation.

Ultimately, the Magnificat points us to Christ Himself. Mary rejoices because God is her Savior, and she calls every generation to do the same. Like Mary, we are called to receive Christ fully, to allow Him to dwell within us, and to trust that His mercy endures forever. Read, reflect, and meditate on this Gospel today.

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