Blessed Are You Who Believed

"Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled."

And Mary said:

"My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord;
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for He has looked with favor on 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."

Luke 1: 45-49

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Almighty ever-living God,

who, while the Blessed Virgin Mary was carrying your Son in her womb,

inspired her to visit Elizabeth,

grant us, we pray,

that, faithful to the promptings of the Spirit,

we may magnify your greatness

with the Virgin Mary at all times.

Collect, Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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Listen, my faithful children:  open up your petals,

like roses planted near running waters;

send up the sweet odor of incense,

break forth in blossoms like the lily.

Send up the sweet odor of your hymn of praise;

bless the Lord for all He has done!

Proclaim the greatness of His name,

loudly sing his praises...

Sirach 39: 13-15 

May this Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary fill your heart with joy to overflowing!

May God grant us the grace to do His will, give Him all the glory, and share our blessings with all we meet.

God bless you!

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