A Hymn of Thanks!

Everyday is Thanksgiving Day! All that we have is a gift from God and we are to be thankful in every way, every day. The Blessed Virgin Mary is a beautiful example of thanksgiving. In the gospel today, Luke 1:46-56, it is a continuation of Mary's visitation to her cousin Elizabeth. As we know, Elizabeth sang the praises of Mary and the baby in her womb, while her own baby, John the Baptist lept for joy in her own womb. What we have in this gospel passage from Luke is Mary's Magnificat, her prayer of thanksgiving for what God had done in her life. Mary said at the very beginning, "My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, for the Almighty has done great things for me" (Lk 1:46). Many generations have called Mary blessed and she is because the word spoken by the angel of the Lord has come true. Mary is indeed the Blessed Virgin Mother of God's only Son, Jesus. Through Jesus, we have received the forgiveness of our sins and the hope of eternal life. Mary's "Yes" to God's will is another beautiful example for us. Like Mary, let us always be thankful for the gifts that God bestows upon us, and may our thanks always be a hymn of praise. Have a blessed day!!!