Are we willing, as was Mary, to forsake ourselves and join with God in realizing his Kingdom on this earth? She answered God with this song in spite of the hardship she would surely endure. She joined forces with God to bring redemption and salvation to this world. Will we answer that call? Can God count on us? Will we respond so willingly and graciously as did Mary? Let us be reminded of those things this Christmas season and each one that follows as we remember Mary’s Magnificat.
