Podcasts about Magnificat

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Ancient Faith Ministries will be closed in observance of American Labor Day next Monday, September 7. There will be NO NEW EPISODE of Search the Scriptures Live next week. Mary visits Elizabeth, who is expecting John the Forerunner, and at this famous encounter both women prophesy. Luke presents one of the most famous prayers of the Bible, the Magnificat. Still widely even today by Christians it is a masterpiece of poetry and theology. Music attribution: "Galway" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

M. A. Charpentier: Magnificat, H. 76Concert Spirituel ChorusHervé NiquetMore info about today's track: Naxos 8.557852Courtesy of Naxos of America Inc. SubscribeYou can subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts, or by using the Daily Download podcast RSS feed.Purchase this recordingAmazon

Mary's Magnificat inspires us to proclaim God's glory in all aspects of our lives. (Lectionary #622) August 14, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Erinnerst du dich noch an den Struwwelpeter? Aus dem Haus der Großeltern ist er vielen von uns in lebendiger Erinnerung geblieben. Er ist keine moderne Erziehungsliteratur, aber voller Geschichten, die irgendwie nachwirken. Eine hat mich besonders geprägt: die Geschichte vom Hanns Guck-in-die-Luft. Hanns läuft durch die Welt und starrt oberflächlich in den Himmel. Er ist verträumt, fasziniert von den Wolken, völlig abwesend. Wir bewerten das heute schnell als Unaufmerksamkeit. Doch eigentlich zeigt Hanns eine zutiefst menschliche und schöne Haltung: das Aufschauen, das sich Öffnen für das Größere das Höhere, das über unseren oft grauen Alltag hinausweist. Aber wir wissen, wie es ausgeht. Weil Hanns den Blick nicht senkt, übersieht er die Realität, stolpert und fällt ins Wasser. Er vergisst die Erde. Dabei gehören Himmel und Erde doch zusammen.Das zeigt uns das heutige Fest, dass wir in der Kirche feiern: die leibliche Aufnahme Mariens in den Himmel. Maria wird ganz mit Leib und Seele in die göttliche Herrlichkeit aufgenommen. Ihre Seele schaut auf das Ewige, den Himmel, aber ihr Leib steht zutiefst für das geerdete Leben. Maria war kein weltfremder Hanns Guck-in-die-Luft. Ihr Alltag war fest verwurzelt in der harten Realität ihrer Zeit als Tochter, als Mutter, als Frau in einer einfachen Gemeinschaft. Sie erlebte tiefe Freude, aber auch bitteres Leid.Wenn sie in ihrem berühmten Lobgesang, dem Magnificat, Gott preist, dann dankt sie ihm nicht nur für eine Flucht aus der Welt, sondern für seine Gerechtigkeit hier auf der Erde. Glauben und Hoffnung bleiben genau dann lebendig, wenn wir beides zusammenhalten, den Blick nach oben und den Blick für die Menschen hier unten. Darin ist uns Maria eine wunderbare Begleiterin. Sie lädt dich ein, den Blick vertrauensvoll nach oben zu richten, Kraft im Glauben zu suchen und genau daraus die Stärke zu schöpfen und mit offenen Augen, helfenden Händen und mit einem klaren Herzen mitten in der Welt zu leben.

« Le Puissant fit pour moi des merveilles : il élève les humbles »(Lc 1, 39-56)Méditation par la Pasteur Nicole FabreChant final : "Magnificat anima mea" de The Cambridge Singers, City of London SinfoniaRetrouvez tous nos contenus, articles et épisodes sur rcf.frSi vous avez apprécié cet épisode, participez à sa production en soutenant RCF.Vous pouvez également laisser un commentaire ou une note afin de nous aider à le faire rayonner sur la plateforme.Retrouvez d'autres contenus de vie spirituelle ci-dessous :Halte spirituelle : https://audmns.com/pMJdJHhB. A. -BA du christianisme : https://audmns.com/oiwPyKoLe Saint du Jour : https://audmns.com/yFRfglMEnfin une Bonne Nouvelle : https://audmns.com/afqCkPVConnaître le judaïsme : https://audmns.com/VTjtdyaEnfin, n'hésitez pas à vous abonner pour ne manquer aucun nouvel épisode.À bientôt à l'écoute de RCF sur les ondes ou sur rcf.fr !Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Preaching for the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, Bonnie Abadie, DMin offers a reflection on her journey from a "plastic" and untouchable image of Mary to one grounded in the revolutionary power of the Magnificat:"I could see how it took great courage for her, a very young woman, to accept God's invitation to be the instrument through whom God's power turns the world upside down."Bonnie Abadie, DMin, a native of San Antonio, Texas, is Professor Emerita of Pastoral Studies at Oblate School of Theology. She holds a Doctoral Degree in Ministry (D. Min) and an M.T.S. from Oblate School of Theology; a B.A. in Religious Studies from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/08152026 to learn more about Bonnie, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

The sermon explores the call to sing a new song to the Lord, rooted in Psalm 98 and illuminated by Mary's Magnificat. It emphasizes that the content of this song is the complete victory Jesus Christ achieved over sin and death through His sacrifice. The preacher contrasts this eternal spiritual truth with worldly philosophies, arguing that true joy comes from recognizing God's righteousness and mercy rather than transient human achievements. Believers are encouraged to join the heavenly choir not by their own merit, but by faith in Christ who sings through them. Ultimately, the coming judgment is presented not as a threat, but as the assurance of justice and the vindication of God's love.

TESTO DELL'ARTICOLO ➜ https://www.bastabugie.it/8623OMELIA SOLENNITA' ASSUNTA - ANNO A (Lc 1,39-56)di Giacomo Biffi Questa festa della Vergine Maria - che arriva nel colmo dell'estate, quando la gente è più svagata, più attenta a distrarsi, più impegnata a disimpegnarsi - è una proposta seria che ci viene fatta da parte di un Dio che non va in vacanza e in ogni tempo dell' anno, anche quando noi pensiamo poco, pensa alla nostra salvezza.Questa festa della Vergine Maria - che è la più antica tra quelle celebrate dal popolo cristiano in onore della Madre del Signore - è un invito a riflettere: un invito a riflettere non solo su di lei e sulla sua bellezza, ma anche sul nostro stesso destino: è dunque un invito ad ammirare e a sperare.STUPEFACENTE E SCONCERTANTE RIVOLUZIONE DI DIOL'avventura stupefacente di questa ragazzina ebrea - avventura che comincia nella semplicità e nell'oscurità di una povera casa, in uno sperduto paese ignoto a tutti, entro una piccola e tormentata regione della terra, e si conclude in cielo (come ci ha detto la prima lettura) al cospetto dell'universo, in un quadro dove il sole, la luna, le stelle entrano come ornamenti della regina del mondo - ci lascia senza parole: possiamo solo contemplare e adorare. Lo stesso fantasioso amore divino, che ha voluto il nostro riscatto attraverso l'incredibile abbassamento del suo Figlio unigenito, ha disposto l'incredibile esaltazione degli umili, dei quali Maria è figura e primizia. Il Crocifisso che sovrasta i nostri altari e la Madonna effigiata nelle nostre chiese sono segni dell'identico sorprendente disegno, che attraverso la sofferenza e l'avvilimento del Re della gloria ha spalancato ai piccoli le porte del Regno.Di fronte a questa vicenda, chi sa davvero riflettere è colto dallo stupore che sempre suscitano in noi le meraviglie di Dio.È lo stesso stupore, a ben guardare, che pervade il canto di riconoscenza della Vergine - il Magnificat - che abbiamo appena ascoltato.Maria è sbigottita perché Dio dalla sublimità della sua trascendenza ha guardato, ha guardato a lei, ha guardato l'umiltà della sua serva (Lc 1.48).Maria è attonita nella contemplazione di questo Dio che capovolge i valori illusori del mondo: ha disperso i superbi nei pensieri del loro cuore, ha rovesciato i potenti dai troni, ha innalzato gli umili (Lc 1, 51-52); e tutto questo non per il gusto acre e sterile di giocare alla rivoluzione permanente, ma perché alla fine trionfi la verità sulle apparenze e la misericordia arrivi in tutte le generazioni su quelli che lo temono. È lo stupore gioioso di chi con occhi profetici vede realizzato qualcosa di troppo grande e di troppo bello per essere neppure immaginato: di chi si trova coinvolto in un destino che supera ogni previsione e ogni attesa. Perciò Maria dice: L'anima mia magnifica il Signore e il mio spirito esulta in Dio mio salvatore (Lc 1.46-47).Ma allo stupore si unisce la speranza. Questo sconcertante disegno di Dio non solo ci stupisce, ma fonda anche la nostra gioia e la nostra fiducia.Il cristiano è oggi in festa, perché vede una della sua stirpe arrivata a tanta altezza di gloria.Il cristiano è oggi in festa, perché ha ricevuto la notizia di questa divina rivoluzione, cantata dal Magnificat, con la quale Dio alla fine metterà a posto tante ingiustizie, dissiperà le false grandezze, i falsi messaggi di pace, i falsi miti di liberazione che infestano questo mondo, e collocherà nella loro giusta luce i valori autentici, che oggi troppo spesso sona nascosti solo nel cuore degli umili.DIO NON LASCIA CHE L'UMANITÀ VADA PERDUTAIl cristiano oggi è in festa, perché ha la certezza che il destino della Madre di Dio è riservato anche a lui: chi saprà partecipare con la fede all'umiliazione dolorosa di Cristo parteciperà nella letizia alla glorificazione della Madonna Assunta.Questa è dunque la festa della speranza cristiana, è il giorno in cui bisogna saper levare lo sguardo e guardare in alto. E di speranza abbiamo un estremo bisogno. Noi ci avvediamo ogni giorno di più che il mondo inseguito e creato orgogliosamente da tutte le filosofie e i sistemi sociali che in questi due secoli sono andati predicando l'autosufficienza dell'uomo e la possibilità di una felicità che si riduca alla terra, è un mondo deludente, oppressivo, stravolto, disumano; o, per usare le quattro espressioni di san Paolo nella lettera ai Romani che sembrano fotografare la società dei nostri giorni, è un mondo senza senno, senza costanza, senza amore, senza misericordia (cf. Rm 1, 3 1).Tanto più nasce in noi la certezza che la nostra sopravvivenza sta tutta nelle mani del Dio che, nonostante la nostra malvagità e la nostra stoltezza, continua a guidare la storia secondo i progetti della sua bontà e della sua misteriosa sapienza.La festa dell'Assunta ci dice appunto che Dio riuscirà a salvare l'uomo dalla sua stessa insipienza.Quest'uomo, così fiero delle sue conquiste e della sua raggiunta emancipazione da ogni superiore principio, si sta distruggendo con le sue stesse mani; quest'uomo per il miraggio di una egoistica felicità individuale sta corrodendo con le sue leggi e col suo costume l'istituto familiare; quest'uomo in nome della libertà sta progressivamente asservendo e manipolando le menti, imponendo a tutti dogmi culturali e sociali senza fondamento e senza ragionevolezza: quest'uomo nelle sue disposizioni giuridiche si ritiene padrone perfino della vita umana innocente, e così implicitamente giustifica tutti i crimini della storia; quest'uomo, tutto sommato, non è una creatura né molto rispettabile né molto sensata. Per chi non ha l'abitudine di lasciarsi facilmente illudere, è difficile oggi sperare nell'uomo.Eppure noi speriamo: la visione della Vergine umile e alta, provata dal dolore ed esaltata nella gloria, nostra sorella e madre del Signore, ci dice che Dio non permetterà che vada perduta l'umanità, che egli arcanamente e indissolubilmente ha legato a sé. Dalla Vergine Maria, da questa donna che è madre di Dio, ci viene dunque il coraggio di continuare a sperare, il coraggio di continuare a vivere.

Have you ever prayed for something so long that you started to wonder if God was even listening?In this episode of Treasured: Women of the Bible, we sit with Hannah — a woman who carried years of unanswered prayer, public humiliation, and deep grief, and brought every bit of it to God with radical honesty. And what happened next changed the course of Israel's history forever.We'll walk through 1 Samuel 1 and uncover what Hannah's story teaches us about praying through the silence, what it really means when the Bible says God "remembered" her, and why leaving the temple in peace before the answer comes might be the greatest act of faith in the entire story.Whether you're in a season of waiting, carrying a grief nobody else can see, or wondering if your prayers are reaching heaven — this one is for you.

SCRIPTURE- Luke 1:49"At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah's home and greeted Elizabeth. And Mary said, “The Almighty has done great things for me -holy is his name. And then she waited on Elizabeth.”REFLECTION- Fr. RonMUSIC- "On This Day O Beautiful Mother" by Michael Allen Harrison- "Magnificat" Taizé InstrumentalNOTES- PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

Aprender com os pobres é descobrir uma riqueza que o mundo muitas vezes não consegue enxergar. A verdadeira pobreza bem-aventurada não nasce da falta de bens, nem de uma postura de vitimismo, mas da consciência humilde de que ninguém é suficiente por si mesmo e de que toda vida encontra sua plenitude quando se apoia em Deus. Os pobres, longe de serem apenas destinatários da nossa ajuda, tornam-se mestres do Evangelho porque recordam que a esperança, a confiança e a alegria verdadeira não dependem daquilo que se possui. Como a jovem que voltou profundamente marcada após visitar comunidades simples no interior do Pará, também nós podemos ser transformados quando nos aproximamos daqueles que vivem com menos, mas carregam uma riqueza espiritual que desafia o nosso coração.A Sagrada Escritura apresenta essa pobreza de espírito como a atitude daqueles que reconhecem sua necessidade de Deus. Não se trata de cultivar fraqueza ou acomodação, mas de enfrentar os desafios da vida com coragem, colocando todos os meios ao nosso alcance enquanto confiamos plenamente na graça divina. Assim viveu a hemorroíssa, que fez tudo o que podia antes de lançar-se aos pés de Cristo. Assim também São Paulo ouviu do Senhor: "Basta-te a minha graça", porque é justamente na fraqueza humana que a força de Deus se manifesta. Quem aprende essa lição deixa de buscar segurança apenas em si mesmo e passa a construir a própria vida sobre um fundamento que jamais decepciona.Essa confiança liberta o coração da escravidão das riquezas e dos prazeres passageiros. Jesus convida a acumular tesouros no Céu, lembrando que tudo aquilo que possuímos pode, pouco a pouco, acabar nos possuindo. Como escreveu Gabriel Marcel, "possuir é quase inevitavelmente ser possuído". A reflexão torna-se muito concreta ao pensar na dependência do celular, quando parece impossível imaginar a vida sem ele, enquanto permanecem invisíveis os bens que poderiam ser recuperados com esse desprendimento: amizades mais profundas, maior liberdade interior, alegria autêntica e uma alma mais viva. A verdadeira vigilância consiste exatamente em usar os bens deste mundo sem deixar que eles ocupem o lugar que pertence somente a Deus.O desprendimento cristão não significa desprezar as coisas boas, mas utilizá-las como meios para amar melhor a Deus e ao próximo. O exemplo de Montse, que suportava silenciosamente privações para servir às outras pessoas, revela uma liberdade interior que impressiona muito mais do que qualquer riqueza material. Também Nossa Senhora, no Magnificat, canta que Deus despede os ricos de mãos vazias e enche de bens os humildes, mostrando que a maior pobreza é ter muitas coisas por fora e permanecer vazio por dentro. Quem aprende com os pobres descobre o verdadeiro tesouro, mantém o coração livre para amar aquilo que realmente vale a pena e encontra uma alegria que nenhuma riqueza deste mundo é capaz de oferecer._________

1. Shared Joy and FellowshipA Journey of Solidarity: After the Annunciation, Mary travels 90 miles to visit her cousin Elizabeth. Their meeting is a story of shared grace between two women experiencing humanly impossible pregnancies.Mutual Understanding: Mary seeks out Elizabeth as someone who can uniquely understand her experience, prompting Mary to break into her hymn of praise, the Magnificat.

Scripture Reading: Luke 1:46-55 To a wide-eyed 5-year-old, the celebration of the birth of Christ means lights and toys and brightly-wrapped boxes under a living room tree.  To a retailer it means increased sales and profits.  To a busy housewife Christmas is a fatiguing schedule of shopping, decorating, and cooking. But to Mary, Jesus' mother, the promised birth of the Messiah was an occasion for an impassioned declaration of unbridled joy.  Her joy is firmly founded on the character and works of God.  In her prayers of thanksgiving, Mary unashamedly proclaims what He is like and what He has done. This is the essence of worship. The poem in Luke 1:46-55 has been called "The Magnificat" taken from the first word of the Latin translation of this text.  In it Mary lauds the majesty of God by praising His … … mercy (vv 48, 50, 52, 54) … power (vv 49, 51, 52) … holiness (v 49) … faithfulness (vv 54, 55) Mary's reaction to the Almighty God is to respond with delight from deep within her.  She says, "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God, my Savior" (Lk 1:46).  This is not a passing, surface, emotional response.  It is a deep desire to take pleasure in God and to make Him known to others.  Our response to Christ should not be less.

Wenn der Sturz der Mächtigen zum Markenzeichen eines Gottes wird. Die Morgenandacht von Andreas Brauns.

The tension hadn't lifted. The problem hadn't changed. And yet a mother reached out, gathered her daughters' hands, and started to sing — smiling, dancing, filling the anger-stricken air with words about love. To an outside observer, it might have looked absurd. But the memory lives on wrapped in flowers and light, because her voice tore through the tension and spoke defiantly of hope. That is what singing in the face of darkness does. It is not denial. It is declaration. Scripture is full of people who understood this. Moses and Miriam led the people in song after God's mighty rescue from slavery. Deborah and Barak sang of God's deliverance from a ruthless enemy. Jehoshaphat sent singers out ahead of the army with no battle plan except worship. Paul and Silas, chained in a prison cell at midnight, raised their voices in praise. And young Mary, carrying the Messiah while facing whispered rumors and accusing glares, broke into the song we now call the Magnificat. None of them were singing because circumstances were easy. They were singing because they knew something about their God that their circumstances could not change. Ephesians 5:18-20 calls every believer into this same practice: be filled with the Spirit, speak to one another in psalms and hymns, sing and make music from the heart to the Lord. When we raise our voice in worship, we are speaking truth against the darkness and declaring that our God is greater than anything we face. Today's Bible Verse "Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."— Ephesians 5:19-20, NIV Ponder Today The practice of singing through difficulty has deep biblical roots. From Miriam on the shore of the Red Sea to Paul and Silas in a prison cell, God's people have always used song as a weapon against despair and a declaration of trust. Worship is an overflow of the Spirit, not just an emotional response to good circumstances. Ephesians 5:18-20 connects being filled with the Spirit directly to singing and giving thanks. The two are inseparable in the life of a believer. Song transforms perspective. When we speak words of truth and beauty in praise of our Savior — even when circumstances are dark — something shifts in us. We remember what is true. Hope is renewed. Singing reminds us we are not alone. Whether it feels silly or solemn, joyful or grief-stricken, lifting our voice in worship connects us to the long procession of God's people throughout history who have done the same, holding onto His faithfulness in every season. A Prayer for You Today Great Lord who sings over me with delight, turn my heart toward hope when I am tempted to despair. Help me raise my voice in song to praise You, remembering Your goodness and faithful love. Like Jehoshaphat, may I do so even when facing the unknown. Like Mary, may I do so in response to Your grace. And like Paul and Silas, may I do so even when my circumstances seem hopeless. When I speak words of worship and tune them to music, I am speaking truth against the darkness that threatens to overwhelm me with fear. I declare that You are greater than anything I face, and in You I can take refuge. Help me develop this practice of singing in defiance of the darkness, whether I am happy, fearful, or grieving. In Jesus' name, Amen. Don't Miss an Episode If today's prayer stirred a song in your heart, we'd love to stay connected. Subscribe to the LifeAudio newsletter at LifeAudio.com for daily prayers, devotionals, and more content to fill your heart with the truth and hope of God's faithfulness every day. If you like this podcast, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Your Nightly Prayer - an evening Christian prayer podcast to help you end your day in conversation with God. https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Morning Offering, July 16, 2026 is brought to you by Catholic Coffee https://bit.ly/4wCv1g2Mary's Magnificat reveals the true purpose of every Christian life: to magnify Jesus so that others can see Him more clearly through us.Every morning, join Father Brad as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Brad guides you in prayer, shares a brief reflection grounding your day in the Church's rhythm of feast days and liturgy, and provides you with the encouragement necessary to go forward with peace and strength. Disclaimer: The ads shown before, during, or after this video have no affiliation with Morning Offering and are controlled by YouTubeLet us do as the saints urge and begin our days in prayer together so as a community of believers we may join the Psalmist in saying, “In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.” (Psalm 5:3-4)________________

Who really gets the good stuff?In this reflection on Psalm 113, John Ortberg explores what Dallas Willard called the Law of Inversion—one of the great themes running through the entire Bible.Again and again, God overturns the world's prestige system.The first become last.The overlooked become honored.The humble are lifted up.From Abel to Jacob, Hannah to Mary, the Beatitudes to Jesus washing His disciples' feet, Scripture tells one remarkable story: God's kingdom operates differently.This episode explores:- Psalm 113 and God's care for the overlooked- The Law of Inversion- The world's pecking order- Hannah's prayer and Mary's Magnificat- The Beatitudes- Jesus' upside-down kingdom- Why every person has access to "the good stuff"Scriptures:- Psalm 113- Genesis- Exodus 15- 1 Samuel 2- Luke 1- Matthew 5- John 13- Philippians 2#Psalm113 #JohnOrtberg #DallasWillard #KingdomOfGod #Beatitudes #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Humility

Join Fr. Juventius Andrade, C.Ss.R., for an insightful reflection on the Feast of the Visitation. This episode explores the profound meeting between Mary and Elizabeth, unpacking the scriptural significance of Mary as the Ark of the New Covenant and drawing timeless lessons on faith, community, the grace of active listening, and the call to serve others through the lens of the Magnificat.

Kiedy miała 3 lata, dostała diagnozę: glejak. Lekarze przygotowywali ją do operacji, a rodzice mierzyli się z lękiem o jej życie…Dziś Beata Świniarska - prezes Fundacji „Blessed” i liderka wspólnoty uwielbienia „Magnificat” - opowiada o cudzie uzdrowienia, powrocie do Boga, słyszeniu Jego głosu, snach proroczych i zaufaniu, które przemienia całe życie.

Für Theologieprofessor Thomas Söding ist Maria weit mehr als eine Identifikationsfigur katholischer Frömmigkeit. Entscheidend sei das biblische Bild der Frau aus Nazareth: die Mutter Jesu, die Gottes Ruf in Freiheit annimmt und so den Weg für die Menschwerdung ebnet. Maria stehe nicht für Unterordnung, sondern für eine Freiheit, die aus dem "Ja" zu Gott und den Menschen erwachse. Moderne Begriffe wie Emanzipation ließen sich zwar nicht einfach auf das Neue Testament übertragen, dennoch könne Maria Frauen bis heute inspirieren.Zugleich warnt Söding vor überbordender Marienverehrung und kitschigen Verklärungen. Maßstab müsse immer die Heilige Schrift bleiben. Im Evangelium von der Begegnung Marias mit Elisabeth erkennt er eine zentrale Botschaft: Maria macht sich auf den Weg zu den Menschen – ein Vorausbild des Wirkens Jesu. Ihr Lobgesang, das Magnificat, eröffne eine Hoffnungsperspektive, in der Gott die Mächtigen entmachtet und die Niedrigen erhöht. Diese Verheißung sei Auftrag und Ermutigung für Christinnen und Christen bis heute.Aus dem Lukasevangelium:In jenen Tagen machte sich Maria auf den Weg und eilte in eine Stadt im Bergland von Judäa. Sie ging in das Haus des Zacharías und begrüßte Elisabet. Und es geschah: Als Elisabet den Gruß Marias hörte, hüpfte das Kind in ihrem Leib. Da wurde Elisabet vom Heiligen Geist erfüllt und rief mit lauter Stimme: Gesegnet bist du unter den Frauen und gesegnet ist die Frucht deines Leibes. Wer bin ich, dass die Mutter meines Herrn zu mir kommt? Denn siehe, in dem Augenblick, als ich deinen Gruß hörte, hüpfte das Kind vor Freude in meinem Leib. Und selig, die geglaubt hat, dass sich erfüllt, was der Herr ihr sagen ließ.Da sagte Maria: Meine Seele preist die Größe des Herrn und mein Geist jubelt über Gott, meinen Retter. Denn auf die Niedrigkeit seiner Magd hat er geschaut. Siehe, von nun an preisen mich selig alle Geschlechter. Denn der Mächtige hat Großes an mir getan und sein Name ist heilig. Er erbarmt sich von Geschlecht zu Geschlecht über alle, die ihn fürchten. Er vollbringt mit seinem Arm machtvolle Taten: Er zerstreut, die im Herzen voll Hochmut sind; er stürzt die Mächtigen vom Thron und erhöht die Niedrigen. Die Hungernden beschenkt er mit seinen Gaben und lässt die Reichen leer ausgehen. Er nimmt sich seines Knechtes Israel an und denkt an sein Erbarmen, das er unsern Vätern verheißen hat, Abraham und seinen Nachkommen auf ewig.Und Maria blieb etwa drei Monate bei ihr; dann kehrte sie nach Hause zurück. (Lk 1,39-56)(© Ständige Kommission für die Herausgabe der gemeinsamen liturgischen Bücher im deutschen Sprachgebiet)

Fr. Chris Walsh joins to discuss meditating on Sacred Scripture with Lectio Divina. (6:53) How do I get started with Lectio Divina and where is a good setting or place to practice it? Break 1 (32:22) Lucy - Reading the Psalms has helped me. (37:10) Dale - Today's Magnificat has a meditation from a saint in the 400's. He goes through analysis of Lectio Divina in today's gospel. (38:32) Rob - I'm part of a group that meets weekly to review the Sunday Gospel as Lectio Divina. We have been doing this for 20 years. (42:05) Rick - I am a deacon and the practice you are talking about is wonderful. I do it myself. I teach homiletics. Also, I tend to be a more visual person. Contemplating great artwork is a good thing to do as well. Father Chris Walsh recommends In Conversation with God by Francis Fernandez-Carvajal, The Catechism of The Catholic Church, the writings of the Saints and even Jesus of Nazareth by Pope Benedict 16 for Lectio Divina.

What if everything you've assumed about power, status, and significance is backwards? Mary's song, the Magnificat, introduces God's upside-down Kingdom, where the humble are lifted up and the world's ladders are torn down. Join us as we begin a journey through Luke's Gospel and discover life as God intended it to be.

The Echo of God: Mary's Praise and the Transformation of the Human Heart This conference represents a Marian retreat centered on praying . . . . . . “with Mary, in Mary, through Mary, and for Mary,” emphasizing that the purpose of the day is not primarily intellectual instruction but interior experience. The opening prayer . . . the Little Crown of the Blessed Virgin . . . draws on Revelation 12's image of the woman crowned with twelve stars, structured as three “crowns”: excellence (Mary's virtues and divine motherhood), power (her royal and mediating role in salvation history), and goodness (her compassion toward sinners, the suffering, and the dying). The second half of the reflection develops a meditation on the biblical meaning of the “heart.” In Scripture, the heart is not merely emotion but the center of the human person, the place of desire, loyalty, and moral orientation . . . what shapes either good fruit or evil actions (Luke 6:45; Mark 7). The heart is also closely linked with the eyes and ears: what one sees and hears shapes obedience or resistance to God. A divided heart, influenced by many “lords” such as wealth, power, or ego, contrasts with the single-hearted obedience demanded by the Shema (“The Lord is one”). Mary is presented as the model of this unified heart . . . completely ordered toward God, perfectly receptive to His Word, and fully cooperative with the Holy Spirit. In this light, the Immaculate Heart of Mary is understood as the perfectly purified human heart in total relationship with God . . .fully obedient to the Father, receptive to the Son, and fruitful through the Holy Spirit. Her responses in Scripture (“Let it be done to me according to your word,” and “My soul magnifies the Lord”) reveal her as the “echo of God,” where every honor given to her returns as praise to God. The retreat concludes by inviting participants to examine their own hearts: who or what is their true “lord,” and whether their hearts are unified in God or divided among competing loyalties. Listen to this Meditation Media. The Echo of God: Mary's Praise and the Transformation of the Human Heart -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Art Work Madonna of the Magnificat: Italian Painter: Sandro Botticelli: 1481 This circular painting is by the Italian Renaissance painter Sandro Botticelli. Some know this painting under the title the Virgin and Child with Five Angels. In the painting, we see Our Lady writing the Magnificat with her right hand. Two angels are crowning Our Lady, with the Christ child on her lap. It now resides in the gallery of the Uffizi, in Florence. Note: we often see a smaller version of this painting; focusing on the Crowning of Our Lady. This is the full painting. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why was this image selected: Mary is shown writing the Magnificat, embodying the idea that everything in her life returns as praise to God . . . an artistic expression of her being the “echo of God.”

In the sixth episode of The Death-Hole Podcast, host Bobby DeMuro handicaps the Thursday, June 11, 2026 horse racing card at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. Tune in to hear our full analysis of the likeliest winners in all nine races! RACE 1 If 1,2,5 in: 6 Doncic, 4 Dakota Country, 3 Charge For Gold If 1,2,5 out: 1 Code Duello, 6 Doncic, 3 Charge For Gold ++++ RACE 2 4 Magnificat, 2 Nooni, 3 Revera ++++ RACE 3 6 Peppermint Dash, 1 Will Happen, 5 Flamingo Star ++++ RACE 4 3 Pickitupthatsgood, 6 Janie Not Jeanie, 8 Allons Y ++++ RACE 5 8 Cortina d'Amprezzo, 7 Fire Ban, 2 Jet Black Jewel, 6 Ou La La ++++ RACE 6 1 Pecos River, 11 Shady Gem, 3 Battle School, 10 Kiki Ride ++++ RACE 7 9 Not A Sinner, 8 Lee's Baby Girl, 4 Nikolina, 5 Hey Lil Lady ++++ RACE 8 3 Secured Freedom, 1 One More Freud, 4 Decisive Win, 2 Mo Koko ++++ RACE 9 8 Warm Sun And Brew, 5 Jimmy Winkfield, 10 Frank Bullitt, 11 Known Idea Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-death-hole-a-southern-california-horse-racing-podcast/id1896829423 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033omtCu029bV44nF7cGlG Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/343ce230-5e74-469f-9b01-8932beeb6e16/the-death-hole-a-southern-california-horse-racing-podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Celebrated May 31, the Feast of the Visitation is a Christian holiday commemorating the Virgin Mary’s visit to her pregnant cousin, Elizabeth. As described in the Gospel of Luke (1:39-56), this joyful meeting highlights two miraculous pregnancies and includes Mary reciting the Magnificat (a beautiful prayer praising God). The Magnificat is a hymn, also known as the Canticle of Mary. Its name comes from the incipit of the Latin version of the text taken from the Gospel of Luke where it is spoken by Mary upon the occasion of her Visitation to her cousin Elizabeth. In the narrative, after Mary greets Elizabeth, who is pregnant with John the Baptist, the latter moves within Elizabeth's womb. Elizabeth praises Mary for her faith using words partially reflected in the Hail Mary prayer, and Mary responds with what is now known as the Magnificat, one of the eight most ancient Christian hymns and perhaps the earliest Marian hymn. Books by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson available at https://amzn.to/46ORT00 Gospel of Luke available at https://amzn.to/45vVii4 ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVine Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (twitter): https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: Mary Visits Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-56) by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson (JesusWalk Bible Study Series; Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailA quiet home. Two expectant mothers. One simple greeting. Then the Gospel tells us something astonishing: John the Baptist leaps for joy, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, recognizes the Messiah before the world sees anything at all. We slow down and linger with the Visitation (Luke 1:39-45) to uncover why this “hidden” moment sits at the heart of Catholic spirituality, Marian devotion, and the way God works through ordinary encounters. We talk about why Mary goes “with haste” and why that haste is not panic, but charity. Mary's journey into the hill country becomes a map for Christian discipleship: we receive Christ, then we move outward in love. It raises a practical question that cuts through busy schedules and good intentions: when a need appears, do we delay or do we serve? The Visitation shows how real holiness often looks like quiet presence, timely help, and humble faithfulness rather than big public moments. We also explore Elizabeth's praise, John's leap, and the Church's deep connection between this scene and the Hail Mary. From there, we follow the episode's Eucharistic thread: before there were golden tabernacles in churches, there was Mary, the first living tabernacle, carrying Jesus into someone else's life. The reflection ends with the Magnificat, Mary's song of praise, and an invitation to let God's promises reshape how we see ourselves: small, loved, and called to carry Christ into the world one encounter at a time. If this helped you pray, think, or act differently, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find Journeys of Faith.Meditations on the Rosary BookOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints PodcastsPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site!New Mega Search Engine!Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50%Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click HereCannot find it let us find or create it - - Click HereRewards Program is active - click Here

What are we building? Pope Leo XIV puts that question to us in his new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, on safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence. The title itself echoes Mary's Magnificat — the song of a humanity whose grandeur is recognized in being lifted up by God, not in seizing heaven for itself. That grandeur, the Pope insists, is revealed in its fullness only in Christ, and threatened today by new forms of dehumanization.The encyclical takes its bearings from two biblical images: the Tower of Babel, where a unified language and a unified technology serve a project that aspires to reach heaven without God; and the rebuilding of Jerusalem under Nehemiah, where a city is reborn through prayer and the shared responsibility of all. Pope Leo asks us which of these we are building. Technology, he reminds us, is never neutral. It takes the character of those who devise, finance, and deploy it.Brett Robinson joins me today to help us read this encyclical. Brett is my colleague here in the McGrath Institute for Church Life, where he leads our efforts in Catholic Media Studies.Follow-up Resources:Magnifica Humanitas, Encyclical Letter of Pope Leo XIV"Dilexit Nos – Part 2, a conversation with Abigail Favale and Brett Robinson," podcast episode via Church Life Today"Edge of Belief: UFO's, Technology, and the Catholic Imagination, with Brett Robinson," podcast episode via Church Life Today"AI, Ethics, and the Common Good, with Adam Kronk," podcast episode via Church Life Today"AI, Education, and Doing Hard Stuff, with Adam Kronk," podcast episode via Church Life Today"The Next Wave of Artificial Intelligence and Our Humanity, with Stephanie DePrez," podcast episode via Church Life Today"Dilexi Te: On Love for the Poor, with Fr. Cristian Mendoza Ovando," podcast episode via Church Life Today"Habemus Papam, with John Cavadini," podcast episode via Church Life TodayChurch Life Today is a partnership between the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame and OSV Podcasts from Our Sunday Visitor. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

O SantoFlow foi até Divinópolis–MG para uma visita especial ao Colégio Magnificat — uma instituição confessional católica que une excelência acadêmica, formação humana e vida espiritual em uma proposta profundamente enraizada na fé.

Andy Root is back, and this time he's got a fertility god on the cover of his book — which, if you've been paying any attention to his work, is not actually a detour. Baal and the Gods of More is what happens when Andy takes the background hum of economic critique that's been running through all his previous books and turns it all the way up, then runs it through First and Second Kings, Hartmut Rosa's theory of dynamic stabilization, Robert Gordon's economic history of the American special century, and Luther's commentary on the Magnificat, and comes out the other side with something genuinely uncomfortable and genuinely useful. The argument in brief: the church's anxiety about decline is not primarily a spiritual problem or a missional problem. It is a fertility cult problem. We have, like the Israelites under the Omride dynasty, decided that Yahweh needs a little help from the gods of growth — and we've done it so thoroughly that we can barely tell the difference anymore between faithful ministry and escalatory capital accumulation. Andy doesn't spare himself, or Tripp, or the emerging church movement, or the academic publishing world, or anyone who has ever refreshed their social media numbers and felt something. The conversation got real fast and stayed there. And yes, there is a Counting Crows footnote. Also: Tripp and Andy are going back to Bonhoeffer's house in Berlin in summer 2027 — two different tracks, one for personal and vocational formation, one for the theology nerds who want to read Bonhoeffer intensely and argue about it in his actual house. Go to BonhoefferTrip.com to get on the list to get info and early access to tickets. You can WATCH the conversation on YouTube Andrew Root is the Carrie Olson Baalson Professor of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary. Previous podcast visits with Andy include: Two Books, One Night: Finding Beauty in What We Can't Control with Diana Butler Bass & Andy and Kara Root Incarnation as Resistance Life Together in Turmoil & Bonhoeffer's Experiment in Community Resonance in an Accelerated Age Secular Mysticism & Identity Politics the Church after Innovation Churches and the Crisis of Decline Acceleration, Resonance, & the Counting Crows Ministry in a Secular Age Christopraxis with Andy Root Faith Formation in a Secular Age the Promise of Despair Join our upcoming online class – THE FUTURE OF RELIGION⁠ Tripp and Ilia Delio are teaming up for a brand-new four-week online class, ⁠The Future of Religion ⁠— for everyone who's read the books, asked the questions, and realized the faith they inherited doesn't quite fit anymore. Together they'll trace religion's evolutionary arc and map what's emerging on the other side. Includes 4 video lectures, 4 live Q&As (replays available), and a community of fellow travelers. Donation-based, pay what you're able (including $0). Live sessions start this month — register at ⁠www.thefutureofreligion.com⁠ ⁠⁠Theology Beer Camp 2026 — The God-Podcalypse — hits Kansas City October 8–10, exactly one month before the election⁠⁠⁠. Thirty scholars (Ilia Delio, Cornel West, Diana Butler Bass, Gary Dorrien, and a stack more), thirty God-pods, four post-apocalyptic stages, and the community everyone keeps telling us is the real reason they come back. Come find your people at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Theology Beer Camp ⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Homebrewed Christianity ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠production. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Homebrewed Christianity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theology Nerd Throwdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Rise of Bonhoeffer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcasts for more theological goodness for your earbuds. Join over 75,000 other people by joining our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack - Process This!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get instant access to over 50 classes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TheologyClass.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the podcast, drop a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, send ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠feedback/questions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠member of the HBC Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of May, Our Lady's Month, Joe and Gretalyn each bring a favorite Marian poem by G.K. Chesterton to share with the other—without any advance coordination. Gretalyn reads "Images," a meditation on six titles from the Litany of Loreto drawn from Chesterton's 1926 collection Queen of the Seven Swords, while Joe shares "Crooked," a lesser-known 1933 poem from GK's Weekly that captures a more introspective, mature side of his Marian devotion. Together they explore what these poems reveal about Chesterton's lifelong love for Our Lady, the apologetics of Marian devotion, and the paradox at the heart of his faith: that the world only looks right when you learn to see it through her. In This Episode: How Chesterton's "Images" weaves six titles from the Litany of Loreto—Mirror of Justice, Tower of David, House of Gold, Tower of Ivory, Ark of the Covenant, and Seat of Wisdom—into richly layered verse Why 1926, the year Frances Chesterton entered the Church, gives "Images" a deeper biographical resonance What it means when Marian devotion troubles someone, and why Joe and Gretalyn suggest that reaction is worth examining carefully Chesterton's Marian apologetics in Lepanto—and the single line that cuts to the heart of the controversy What "Crooked" reveals about a quieter, more subdued Chesterton in 1933, writing in the shadow of a world beginning to come apart Chapters: 00:00: Introduction & May as Our Lady's Month 02:36: Gretalyn Reads "Images" 07:06: Unpacking the Litany of Loreto 11:03: Chesterton's Lifelong Marian Devotion 14:38: Mary as a Touchpoint for Converts 21:16: Mary in Scripture: Luke and the Magnificat 23:59: Lepanto and the Defense of Mary 27:51: Joe Reads "Crooked" 28:17: Discussion of "Crooked" 33:16: Chesterton's Mature Mariology Resources Mentioned: I Also Had My Hour: An Alternative Autobiography of G.K. Chesterton by Dale Ahlquist Gilbert Magazine FOLLOW US Instagram Facebook X SUPPORT Consider making a donation Visit our Shop Produced by Saint Kolbe Studios

Join the Chaldean Sisters, Daughters of Mary Immaculate for a daily journey through the Month of Mary. Each day, the Chaldean Sisters will share a short prayer and reflection drawn from the Chaldean liturgy and the wisdom of the Church Fathers. These meditations, thoughtfully compiled by Sr. Martina, invite you to grow closer to Jesus through His Blessed Mother. This series begins on May 1 and continues throughout the month, with daily reflections available in both English and Arabic.

In this episode, we reflect on the beautiful call of women to prophetic motherhood. We talk about how Our Lady models for us a motherhood that speaks life and calls forth goodness to all those she encounters. We also ponder what it means to be a spiritual mother, how Mary can help heal our wounded experiences of motherhood, and the difference between affirmations and prophetic words. As Pentecost draws near, we invite you to ask for Our Lady's intercession to prepare your heart for a fresh outpouring of grace and to help you become a woman who brings life wherever she goes.   Heather's One Thing - A 24 Hour Time of Worship at Franciscan University Heather's Other One Thing - St. Anne's Women's Conference in Dallas, TX and the WWP Flourish Conference in St. Louis Sister Miriam's One Thing - Everyone Getting Married this Summer Sister Miriam's Other One Thing - Pilgrimage to Medjugorje with the JPII Healing Center Michelle's One Thing - NFL Draft Michelle's Other One Thing - Franklin, TN and St. Philip's Parish Michelle's Other Other One Thing - College Kids at NC State and Fr. Josh   Other Resources Mentioned: The Identity of a Woman Series The Place We Find Ourselves Podcast Make Sense of Your Story by Adam Young   Journal Questions: What does it mean for me to live into prophetic motherhood? What holds me back from speaking life into the people around me? When have I felt threatened or hurt by other women? What ache in your heart is God inviting you to bring before Mary? How can I offer prophetic motherhood to those in my life? How can I receive prophetic motherhood from those in my life?   Discussion Questions: When have you been prophetically mothered by another woman? How were you impacted by that experience? How do we cultivate a culture of women speaking life within our own community? How do you desire a different story of motherhood and femininity from what you have experienced in the past? How is God inviting you to embody hope right now? Who is in the periphery of my life that God is inviting me to offer my maternity to?   Quote to Ponder: "She is the poetess and prophetess of redemption, and we hear from her pure lips the strongest and most original hymn ever uttered - the "Magnificat"! She reveals the transforming design of the Christian economy, the historical and social result that still draws its origin and strength from Christianity…At this point a second way is opened for us by Our Lady, so that we may reach our salvation in the Lord Christ: it is her protection. She is our ally, our advocate. She is the confidence of the poor, of the lowly, of the suffering. She is even the "refuge of sinners." She has a mission of pity, goodness, and intercession for all. She consoles every grief of ours. She teaches us to be good, to be strong, and to be compassionate toward all. She is the queen of peace. She is the Mother of the Church." (Pope St. Paul VI, Homily, April 24, 1970)   Scripture for Lectio: "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits." (Proverbs 18:21)   Sponsor - Life Teen: Life Teen is offering something really special this summer, especially if you are a parent of a teenager. Years ago, Michelle and her husband Chris, began their ministry career working with Life Teen, and it has had a lasting impact on their lives as well as so many other families. Life Teen helps teens encounter Christ in a real and personal way, and it continues to bear fruit long after those experiences end. This summer, they are launching their very first Parent / Teen Camp, called Frontier. A frontier is the edge of what is known, where things are still being discovered and formed. If you are a parent of a teen, you know that is exactly what the teenage years feel like. A season that is constantly changing, where relationships are shifting, independence is growing, and both parents and teens are learning how to navigate something new together. Life Teen Parent / Teen Camp is a six-day experience where you and your teen step away from the noise of everyday life and experience camp together. It is a shared week of adventure and connection. You will experience things like ropes courses, hiking through the mountains, and white water rafting on the Chattooga River. But just as important as the adventure is what happens in the space between it all. Time to talk. Time to slow down. Time to be present with each other. And time to invite Christ into your relationship in a real and personal way. Everything is rooted in the Catholic faith, with daily Mass, the Sacraments, and intentional moments built in to pause, reflect, and listen. This experience is offered as a Mother and Daughter or Father and Son camp in Clayton, Georgia. It is designed specifically for families in the middle of the teenage years who want to strengthen their relationship, deepen trust, and create meaningful memories during a season that often moves quickly. This is not just a camp week. It is an intentional opportunity to invest in one of the most important relationships in your life. If this sounds like something you have been needing, I would encourage you to take a closer look. Full details are available online, and an informational webinar is offered for those who want a closer look. The Life Teen team is also glad to walk with you as you discern whether this experience is right for your family. This may be one of the most meaningful weeks you share with your teen during these years.   Timestamps: 00:00 Life Teen 01:32 Intro 02:19 Welcome 04:12 Scripture Verse and Guiding Quote 05:45 The Prophetic Nature of Motherhood 08:05 Affirmations vs Prophetic Words 12:08 Calling Out the Goodness of Others 14:23 Wounds From A Mother 17:40 Embodying Hope 20:04 Mary Understands What You are Going Through 22:04 Having A Relationship with Our Mother Mary 25:09 Preparing to Receive the Holy Spirit 27:03 Motherhood is Not A Competition 30:20 One Things

May 2, 2026Today's Reading: Introit for Easter 5 - Psalm 98:1b, 3-4; antiphon: Psalm 98:1a, 2bDaily Lectionary: Leviticus 19:9-18, 26-37; Luke 11:14-36“Oh sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. The Lord has made known his salvation; he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations.” (Psalm 98:1-2)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.The book of Psalms is sometimes known as the hymnal of the Scriptures. And for good reason. There are one hundred and fifty psalms, or songs, given by our Lord, the Maestro of mercy, for us to pray, sing, study, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest. Psalm 98, which will be sung tomorrow in the Lord's house, is a beautiful example of how the Holy Scriptures sing the story of salvation. But it's not just in the Psalms. You'll find the story of salvation sung throughout the Scriptures. God's word rings out in harmony and blends its many voices to the tune of his steadfast love. From Genesis to Revelation, God's word echoes with the joyous songs of Yahweh's salvation. Everywhere you find God saving his people, you'll find them singing the songs of salvation.When Israel walked through the Red Sea, and Pharaoh's armies were buried in a liquid grave, they sang. “I will sing unto the Lord for he has triumphed gloriously, his horse and rider he has thrown into the sea.”When Isaiah foretold the coming Servant of Yahweh who would suffer in our place, he sang the Servant Songs that fill his prophetic book with a foretaste of the cross to come. “For by his wounds we are healed.”When Elizabeth and Mary met, and John leapt in the womb for joy that Jesus had come at last in the flesh, Mary sang the Magnificat. “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my savior.”When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the donkey brayed, and the crowds sang, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.”And when John lets us peek into the angelic choir loft of heaven, guess what the saints, angels, and archangels are doing? That's right. Singing a new song, which is also an ancient song. “Worthy are you…for you were slain and by your blood you ransomed people for God.”So when you go to Divine Service tomorrow morning and sing the psalms, hymns, and liturgy, there might be ten people in church, or two hundred. But no matter how many people are gathered, you never sing alone. Whether it's a new song or an old song, join the throng and sing along to the God of our salvation, for he has done marvelous things!In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Creator, humbly I implore You To listen to my earthly song Until that day when I adore You, Together with the angel throng And learn with choirs of heav'n to sing Eternal anthems to my King. (LSB 811:5)Rev. Samuel Schuldheisz

Father Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Reading (5:51) why is spiritual reading important? What is a good perspective to have while doing spiritual reading? (14:30) Joe – Ministers of Your Joy: Meditations on the Priesthood is a great book (19:11)Lorraine - Did you consider books for the blind? I'm blind and I have limited sources for them. (22:47) Break 1 Importance of reading at the level you are at. (29:17) Ricardo - My younger brother who is reading the Gospels and in reversion. Any recommendations for him? Also, books....3 ages of the Spiritual Life and also The fulfillment of all desire. I recommend those. Reading Academically vs reading Spiritually. (38:49) Break 2 (40:07) How to develop the habit of reading (44:32) Tom - Opinion about Sherry Wadell's works. She's written on Intentional Discipleship. Applies to what we learn from our spiritual reading on how to be a disciple. How to implement. (47:17) Father Gives his top 4 books to recommend to the listeners Resources: In conversation with God https://scepterpublishers.org/collections/in-conversation-with-god?srsltid=AfmBOoo2UcJd0idllbsjDTpr9o1dB4yhqXavQNCstRXUoLhwTeElS8sB A Sign of Contradiction by St John Paul II https://www.amazon.com/Sign-Contradiction-Karol-Wojtyla/dp/1952826772 Time for God by Fr. Jacque Philippe https://www.amazon.com/Time-God-Jacques-Philippe/dp/1594170665 Transcend: A guide to the spiritual quest https://www.amazon.com/Transcend-guide-spiritual-Morton-Kelsey/dp/0824500156 Ministers of Your Joy: Meditations on the Priesthood https://www.amazon.com/Ministers-Your-Joy-Meditations-Priesthood/dp/1685952658 Magnificat https://us.magnificat.net/ What Catholics Really Believe: Answers to Common Misconceptions About the Faith https://www.amazon.com/What-Catholics-Really-Believe-Misconceptions/dp/0898705533 Navarre Bible https://scepterpublishers.org/collections/navarre-bibles?srsltid=AfmBOorZyOcMgJpKeh9lglvdGzQbmmbvAUE_boso07mHGy2NzmAYGMt0 Xavier Society for the Blind https://xaviersocietyfortheblind.org/ The Three Conversions and the Three Ways of the Spiritual Life https://www.amazon.com/Three-Conversions-Ways-Spiritual-Life-ebook/dp/B00U6X7YO6 Confessions of Saint Agustine https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-St-Augustine-Signet-Classics/dp/0451527801 Abandonment to Divine Providence https://tanbooks.com/products/books/abandonment-to-divine-providence/?srsltid=AfmBOooPKFdHpV1BPp_usd6ZZC-W3AMEat2T-5cIhzAkD9cG_QyD2LP4 He Leadeth Me: An Extraordinary Testament of Faith https://www.amazon.com/He-Leadeth-Me-Extraordinary-Testament/dp/0804141525 Temptation and Discernment https://www.icspublications.org/products/temptation-and-discernment?srsltid=AfmBOopSw4TckDzvXjaN_kFB-6mkTxSfxQH8PNS7zv_fxkLC15IDbFu5

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Imagine being there as a young Mary—likely no older than fourteen—walked into the hills of Judea to embrace her cousin Elizabeth. In that moment, Mary's heart overflowed with the Magnificat, a prayer that would echo through generations as a testimony of God's faithfulness. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef highlights why Mary's prayer matters so deeply for your everyday faith. Mary's circumstances were bewildering and weighty, yet she faced them with steady confidence because her life had been shaped by a deep relationship with God and a lifetime of immersion in His Word. Her praise flowed from gratitude: God had chosen her to bear the long-promised Messiah—the Savior of the world. Dr. Youssef also points to the remarkable balance in Mary's Magnificat: authentic, biblical self-esteem that is neither prideful nor insecure—confidence without arrogance, humility without shame. Mary's life wasn't warped by materialism, possessions, or peer pressure; it was anchored in God's promises. And through her prayer, Mary declares what every believer must learn to trust: God always keeps His promises. This devotional invites you to ask yourself: Will you magnify God in every circumstance—especially the ones you don't understand? That posture is the essence of Mary's prayer and a key to power in prayer today. Prayer: Lord, You are the matchless, sovereign God. You alone are worthy of my praise. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.  Scripture Focus: “From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me—holy is his name” (Luke 1:48-49). *This devotional adapted from Life-Changing Prayers by Michael Youssef © 2018. Published by Baker Books, Grand Rapids, MI. Used by permission. Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon Life-Changing Prayers, Part 7: LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

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Sunday Sermon by Kevin JensenMary's song, the "Magnificat", celebrates God's goodness to both Mary as God chose her to be the mother of his Son and to the humble as he rejects the powerful and lifts up the lowly. Her song sets the stage for Jesus' ministry of bringing God's blessing to the humble and encourages us to both be humble ourselves and to join God in lifting up those who are lowly.Text: Luke 1:1-56

Hannah had every reason to quit. She carried years of sorrow, emotional wounds, and physical exhaustion—yet her faith remained unshakable and her prayers did not stop. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef continues Hannah's story and highlights a miracle many overlook: after God answered her cry and gave her a son, Hannah kept her vow and gave Samuel back to the Lord—without resentment, without regret. Instead, she responded with worship, declaring, “There is no Rock like our God” (1 Samuel 2:2). Her song of praise echoes forward into Scripture, reflected in Mary's Magnificat as God's redemptive plan unfolds through generations. God didn't stop there. What once looked hopeless became overflowing testimony—Hannah was blessed again and again, while Samuel grew up in the presence of the Lord (1 Samuel 2:20–21). Dr. Youssef reminds us that people and circumstances may fail, but God's security and compassion never run out. The question is personal: when desperation hits, do you broadcast your burdens to anyone who will listen—or do you run to the throne of grace? This devotional will encourage you to bring your brokenness to the Lord, trust His timing, and believe that He is able to bind wounds and bring beauty from pain. Prayer: God, help me to come to You in my hour of desperation. Thank You for Your love. I pray that You would bring blessings out of my brokenness. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. Scripture Focus: “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds” (Psalm 147:3) Learn more in Dr. Youssef's sermon Life-Changing Prayers, Part 6: LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

Abbey of the Arts.com Abbey of the Arts Wisdom Council member Melinda Thomas reads her poem and invites you into 5 minutes of contemplative silence to hold a loving intention for peace, justice, and compassion to flourish in the world. Credits: All texts under fair use or with permission. Melinda Emily Thomas, “Earth's Magnificat”, originally published December 2025 online in The Journal of Elements and Seasons: MelindaEmilyThomas.substack.com/p/earths-magnificat. From her forthcoming collection, Original Name. AbbeyoftheArts.com

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Are you chasing personal success over God's kingdom? What does true greatness look like? Can the "lowly" really change the world? In today's episode, Keith shares how Luke 1:39–56 reveals through Mary's Magnificat that God accomplishes his greatest work through the humble and ordinary. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we're exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: Luke 1:39-56

Three young boys are killed by a car bomb, their mother Doreen and older brother in the front seat are the only survivors. Detectives Goren and Eames learn Paul Whitlock developed a new kind of land mine and his wife had spotted some threatening-looking Middle Eastern men before the blast.  But there are indications the pipe bomb was built in their garage and someone swept it up. Bobby and Alex suspect the depressed Doreen blew up the car in a murder/suicide attempt.ADA Ron Carver insists the overbearing husband is their best suspect. The detectives find a space heater Doreen tampered with to leak carbon monoxide. The overwhelmed mother confesses she wanted to take the children to heaven with her, where she could be a better parent. But Goren and Eames discover the cold-blooded Whitlock knew Doreen wanted to die and was fine if she did - he just didn't know the children would get hurt. Enraged at his cruelty, the detectives insist Carver hold him legally responsible, but he says there's no crime in not stopping your wife from killing herself and her family.We're talking about Law & Order: Criminal Intent season 4 episode 7 “Magnificat.” Our returning guest is Katie from the A Date with Dateline podcast.Plot points in this episode are inspired by the 2001 case of Andrea Yates. For exclusive content from Kevin and Rebecca, sign up on Patreon.This show was recorded in The Caitlin Rogers Project Studio. Click to find out more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

James Bejon, Alastair Roberts and Brian Moats discuss the magnificat and Luke's Christmas story. To listen to this ENTIRE series right now (with class notes!), download the Theopolis App! Use the code "theopolitan" to get your first month for FREE. app.theopolisinstitute.com/menu

This week, Paul looks at Mary's Magnificat and how her worship shapes our response when God surprises us with the unexpected.Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you've been enjoying the Wednesday's Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Pregnant with the long-promised Redeemer, Mary sang a song of adoration to the God who cares for the lowest of His servants. From his sermon series in the gospel of Luke, today R.C. Sproul examines the marvelous theology of the Magnificat. Request R.C. Sproul's commentary on the gospel of Luke with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4484/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Luke commentary ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

We arrive at the conclusion of the article on how Jesus prays, teaches us to pray, and hears our prayer. Fr. Mike examines the remarkable beauty and simplicity of the “Jesus Prayer.” He also examines Mary's Fiat and Magnificat, and how she can pray and intercede for us. He concludes with an invitation to prayer by saying it is more important to pray than to talk about prayer. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 2616-2622. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.