Three days before Christmas, the Church gives us the Magnificat — Mary’s song of praise, prayed every evening throughout the world. In this homily, Fr. Miguel reflects on the power of praise, especially when prayer feels dry, difficult, or heavy.
Drawing from the Church’s tradition of prayer, the witness of Mother Angelica, and personal experience, this reflection invites us to praise God not only when we feel joyful, but precisely when we do not. Praise, Fr. Miguel reminds us, shifts our focus away from ourselves and anchors us in God’s goodness, mercy, and faithfulness — even in suffering, loss, and uncertainty.
As Christmas approaches, this homily offers a gentle but challenging invitation to let Mary’s song become our own, trusting that praise offered in weakness is a powerful act of love.
