5.7 The Importance of Mary and the Magnificat

• What does Mary show in the Magnificat?

  • Humility - recognising she's special because of what God gave her
  • Gratefulness - praises God for his love to all people, including herself
• Why is the Magnificat so controversial?

  • People think the prayer shows a sense of revolution
  • Because of this, it's thought to encourage "the weak and powerless" to rise up against their governments for Justice
  • It's also just thought to reflect on how God supports those who are "weak and powerless"