A reading from
the holy Gospel according to Luke1:46-56
Mary said:/ “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord;/ my spirit rejoices in God my savior,/ for he has looked upon his lowly servant./ From this day all generations will call me blessed:/ the Almighty has done great things for me,/ and holy is his Name./ He has mercy on those who fear him/ in every generation./ He has shown the strength of his arm,/ and has scattered the proud in their conceit./ He has cast down the mighty from their thrones/ and has lifted up the lowly./ He has filled the hungry with good things,/ and the rich he has sent away empty./ He has come to the help of his servant Israel/ for he remembered his promise of mercy,/ the promise he made to our fathers,/ to Abraham and his children for ever.”
Mary remained with Elizabeth about three months and then returned to her home.
The Gospel of the Lord.
