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Theme: We sing stories of hope
Luke 1:46-55 (Magnificat) | Luke 1:67-80 (Zechariah's song)
As soon as Zechariah’s voice returns, his first words are gratitude and blessing. He
sings a story of praise for God’s protection and promise, and then he showers a
blessing on his newborn son. He sings a story of hope. After Elizabeth exclaims
blessings upon Mary, Mary sings: “My soul magnifies God; my spirit rejoices in God.”
Mary sings about a God of liberation who pulls the powerful from their thrones
and lifts up the lowly. Mary sings a story of hope, one in which justice and joy are
interwoven. As we prepare to celebrate Christ’s birth, may we also sing stories of
hope, justice, and joy.