Biblical Catholic Prayer
Mary's Magnificat
Mary's Magnificat is a biblical song of praise from Luke 1, rejoicing in God's mercy, holiness, faithfulness, and care for the lowly.
Biblical setting
Mary's Magnificat appears in Luke 1 after Mary visits Elisabeth. Mary responds with a song of praise that magnifies the Lord and rejoices in God her Saviour.
The prayer celebrates God's mercy, holiness, strength, and faithfulness to His promises. It also speaks of God lifting the lowly, filling the hungry, and humbling the proud.
Why it matters in Catholic prayer
In Catholic prayer life, Mary's Magnificat is treasured as a biblical canticle of worship, humility, hope, and trust in God's saving work.
It gives language for praising God through Mary's words, remembering His mercy across generations and His care for the humble and hungry.
How it may be prayed
Mary's Magnificat may be prayed word for word, read slowly as a song of praise, or used as a guide for worshiping God for His mercy, holiness, justice, and faithfulness.
Source note
PWG currently provides the King James Version wording of Luke 1:46-55 for this Catholic prayer path. Other modern Bible translations and official Catholic biblical or liturgical texts may have separate copyright or permission considerations.