43But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord(D) should come to me? * [1:69] A horn for our salvation: the horn is a common Old Testament figure for strength (Ps 18:3; 75:56; 89:18; 112:9; 148:14). How encouraging the greeting of Elizabeth must have been to Mary. "And Mary said: 'My soul exalts the Lord, 47 And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.'". In other words, Marys praise does not focus on the immediate blessedness of her having this child, but on the ultimate outcome of the coming of Messiah. She must have been very devastated upon seeing Jesus died but she understood the truth. Overview Of The Gospels. Mary is not a model for disciples in being the mother of Messiah. (:46-47) State of Rejoicing in God. When Gabriel announced the miraculous virgin birth of Messiah through Mary to this young16 peasant girl, he informed her of Elizabeths pregnancy, indicating that this was a sign of Gods ability to achieve the impossible (Luke 1:36-37). 23Then, when his days of ministry were completed, he went home. 70 just as he proclaimed, by the mouth of his holy prophets from ancient times. 12:46-50; Luke 8:19-21). Thus there is a kind of criss-crossing effect in the praise of both women, for each expresses ones personal praise, but edifies the other. (5) Mary is a model disciple in her grasp of the purposes and promises of God. 40where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 15 for he will be great in the sight of the Lord; he must drink no wine, no strong drink; even from his mother's womb he will be filled with the Holy Spirit. I was 'a stranger and you gave me no welcome', Pope Francis: 'We do not have to be perfect', Daily Readings for Wednesday, January 18, 2023, St. Volusian: Saint of the Day for Wednesday, January 18, 2023, Prayer for the Family: Prayer of the Day for Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Our praise during this Christmas season should especially be patterned after that of Mary, who did not focus on the tiny baby that she would soon hold in her arms, but in the God who sent Messiah and in the goal of His coming earth. 51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. g. [1:15] 7:33; Nm 6:121; Jgs 13:4; 1Sm 1:11 LXX. Luke 1:40 And she entered into the house of Zachary and saluted Elizabeth. This would put her departure very close to the time of Johns birth, and reasons have been suggested for identifying the time of her departure either just before or just after the birth of John. At the end of the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 21:20; 22:3; 23:69; 24:1416; 26:28, 2223) he will argue that Christianity is the direct descendant of Pharisaic Judaism. All rights reserved. Mary dwells on the character of God, particularly His grace, which is bestowed on the humble and the oppressed. If you have already donated, we sincerely thank you. Throughout the Old Testament, the miraculous ministries of Gods chosen instruments often began by a miraculous or unusual birth. I am still supposed to be . In this, Luke agrees with the Marcan parallel (Mk 3:31-35), although by omitting Mk 3:33 and especially Mk 3:20-21 Luke has softened the Marcan picture of Jesus' natural family. 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me. John spoke as it were by leaping in the womb (1:41), while Elizabeth seems almost to speak for John. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers (56) And Mary abode with her about three months. In the Jewish world of Luke's days, there was much that women couldn't do or weren't allowed to do. 62 and made signs to his father to find out what he wanted him called. 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me holy is his name. By every indication, Luke was a Gentile. He stated that he had investigated "everything from the beginning" and was editing the material into . In contrast to the psalm of Jonah in Jonah chapter 2, which we have recently considered,18 the psalm of Mary is a magnificent masterpiece. . It seems to me that this is a very significant fact. In this section Luke announces many of the themes that will become prominent in the rest of the gospel: the centrality of Jerusalem and the temple, the journey motif, the universality of salvation, joy and peace, concern for the lowly, the importance of women, the presentation of Jesus as savior, Spirit-guided revelation and prophecy, and the fulfillment of Old Testament promises. I must confess to you that I often become overly absorbed in what isnt said, rather than to concentrate on what is reported. 76 And you, little child, you shall be called Prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare a way for him. Her whole hymn is inspired by this fact.20. (1) Elizabeth seems to praise Mary before Mary has had any opportunity to explain anything to her. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed with a loud cry, 'Blessed are you among . They forget that all pious Israelites from their childhood days knew by heart songs from the Old Testament and often sang them in the home circle and at celebrations. they wondered. * [1:14] The Gospel according to Luke is the only one of the synoptic gospels to begin with a literary prologue. 56 Mary remained with her about three months and then returned to her home. We have further corroboration of this from two other statements made by Luke: But she was greatly troubled at this statement, and kept pondering what kind of salutation this might be (Luke 1:29, emphasis mine). Elizabeths proclamation does not focus on the blessing of the child which she will bear (John), but on the blessing of God in the arrival of Mary, who is to be the mother of the Messiah. Copyright 2022 Catholic Online. 26In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, She did not have any social standing due to her parentage or class, nor even the dignity of Elizabeth and Zacharias age. Finally, there are those who would accept the rendering of some obscure manuscripts14 and conclude that it was Elizabeth and not Mary, who was the composer of the magnificat,15 the praise hymn of verses 46-55. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! "For He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave;". 10 And at the hour of incense all the people were outside, praying. 35And the angel said to her in reply, The holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Because of this, the practices of our church stand out, and are considered very offensive to many women, and some men. In verse 48 her blessedness is viewed as the result of Gods grace. Indeed, I believe that Luke is telling us that wives are not restricted to the level of spirituality of their mate. And they were all astonished. Hi readers, it seems you use Catholic Online a lot; that's great! d. [1:7] Gn 18:11; Jgs 13:25; 1Sm 1:56. All materials contained on this site, whether written, audible or visual are the exclusive property of Catholic Online and are protected under U.S. and International copyright laws, Copyright 2022 Catholic Online. 2:11-21). 41 Now it happened that as soon as Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leapt in her womb and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 25So has the Lord done for me at a time when he has seen fit to take away my disgrace before others.k. and to grant us that, 74rescued from the hand of enemies, without fear we might worship him 75in holiness and righteousness. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Thus, it is used with reference to Nazareth (1:26), which was but a village. Study Notes - Luke 1 39-56. Revelation 21 Seems To Be After The Millennium Where It Says There Will Be No Pain Or Tears. 17 The term which is rendered city (a city of Judah, v. 39) is one that is very broad, and does not really indicate the size of the place. Any unauthorized use, without prior written consent of Catholic Online is strictly forbidden and prohibited. Salvation does not result from our efforts, which God miraculously blesses. We learn from the other gospel accounts that John was quick to acknowledge and proclaim the superiority of Christ (John 1:19-28), and thus to accept his secondary role as forerunner to the Messiah. Even this is a manifestation of Gods grace, for at this early point in time such knowledge would only have caused Mary unnecessary and premature pain. There are those who have distorted the truth of Gods word about Mary, and rather than regarding her blessed above all women, have honored her as above mankind, worshipping her and praying to her as though she were on the level of deity, or even above Messiah. 79 to give light to those who live in darkness and the shadow dark as death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace. You shall name him John: the name means Yahweh has shown favor, an indication of Johns role in salvation history. If you donate just $5.00, or whatever you can, Catholic Online could keep thriving for years. The bore the added social stigma of having no children. 41When Elizabeth heard Marys greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 3 He said to them, 'Take nothing for the journey: neither staff, nor haversack, nor bread, nor money; and do not have a spare tunic. Get the app {{#signedIn}} . 8-9). (3) Elizabeths praise is not for her personal fulfillment and blessing in the bearing of a child, but in the blessing bestowed on her by the visit of Mary. (B) 42In a loud voice she exclaimed: Blessed are you among women,(C) and blessed is the child you will bear! It is not at all surprising to find that the births of both John and Jesus are miraculous, for the lives of both are miraculous. 24After this time his wife Elizabeth conceived, and she went into seclusion for five months, saying, * [1:17] He will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah: John is to be the messenger sent before Yahweh, as described in Mal 3:12. Yet Ryries Notes Say Otherwise. The angel had not commanded Mary to go to the house of Elizabeth, but had only stated that Elizabeth was pregnant in her old age, which showed that nothing is impossible with God (Luke 1:36-37). * [1:3637] The sign given to Mary in confirmation of the angels announcement to her is the pregnancy of her aged relative Elizabeth. The term "visitation" in the Bible typically refers to the visit of the Virgin Mary to her relative Elizabeth, as described in Luke 1:39-56.It can also refer to God's judgment or punishment, as seen in Isaiah 10:3, or a call for Christians to abstain from worldly passions, as seen in 1 Peter 2:11.In some cases, it is used to refer to Mary's pregnancy and Elizabeth's reaction when she greeted Mary. While there is some truth in the rather dismal picture which I have portrayed, it is not utterly so. He will be called John.i The Wonder Of Christmas. Q. in 1971. Copyright 2019-2023 USCCB, please review our Privacy Policy. Luke is not only interested in the words and deeds of Jesus, but also in the larger context of the birth, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus as the fulfillment of the promises of God in the Old Testament. 32-33). 59* When they came on the eighth day to circumciseh the child, they were going to call him Zechariah after his father, Do Those Who Commit Suicide Go To Hell? There is no such thing as a purely 'spiritual' love. Marys praise began with her own experience, but quickly linked this with Gods character and actions in the past (His ways) and then with His covenant and promises regarding the future. 55 -according to the promise he made to our ancestors -- of his mercy to Abraham and to his descendants for ever. holy is his name. 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Our Lord was careful to show that being obedient to Gods will and His word were more important than being humanly related to Him: And a multitude was sitting around Him, and they said to Him, Behold, Your mother and Your brothers are outside looking for You. And answering them, He said, Who are My mother and My brothers? And looking about on those who were sitting around Him, He said, Behold, My mother and My brothers! For whoever does the will of God, he is My brother and sister and mother (Mark 3:31-35; cf. 17 With the spirit and power of Elijah, he will go before him to reconcile fathers to their children and the disobedient to the good sense of the upright, preparing for the Lord a people fit for him. 30Then the angel said to her, Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! Luke 1:39-56 Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition Mary Visits Elizabeth Like mother, like son. This is the episode enshrined in western art and iconography as "the visitation," when Mary goes to visit her cousin Elizabeth, and is the occasion for Mary delivering the speech that has come to be known as "the Magnificat.". 46v And Mary said:*, My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord;w. 48For he has looked upon his handmaids lowliness; behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed.y. Virtually every commentator agrees that Marys praise is dripping with Old Testament allusions and references. While Christs coming meant more than saving men from their sins, this was the beginning, the prerequisite for all that He would accomplish. Zacharias returned home to his wife, who kept herself in seclusion for five months (vv. Second, the praise of Elizabeth and Mary provide us with a model for our own worship and praise. First, our text has much to teach us on the subject of women, their spirituality, and their worship. Our praise tends to be based almost exclusively on our pleasant and pleasurable experiences. Before we begin to deal with our text, there are some introductory comments which may prove to be helpful. 56Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home. 1 The feast of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was now drawing near, 2 and the chief priests and the scribes were looking for some way of doing away with him, because they were afraid of the people. Here and in Lk 3:12 he connects his narrative with events in Palestinian history; in Lk 2:12 and Lk 3:1 he casts the Jesus story in the light of events of Roman history. 65 All their neighbours were filled with awe and the whole affair was talked about throughout the hill country of Judaea. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. Several observations concerning Elizabeths response to the arrival of Mary will help us to grasp the magnificence of this woman, as I believe Luke intended us to do. Whether or not Elizabeth and Mary had any previous communication before Marys arrival. Mary viewed all of Gods dealings in the light of His grace; the religious leaders only thought in terms of human works. 43But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord(D) should come to me? Luke 1,39-56. by Fr. Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leapt in her womb. 41When Elizabeth heard Marys greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. Holy is his name. We should strive to be students of Gods Word, meditating on its terms and theology, seeking to be obedient to its imperatives and its implications. The other, Mary, responds to this word of prophecy in her song saying: "All generations will call me blessed" (Lk 1 : 48). The narrative uses early Christian traditions about the birth of Jesus, traditions about the birth and circumcision of John the Baptist, and canticles such as the Magnificat (Lk 1:4655) and Benedictus (Lk 1:6779), composed of phrases drawn from the Greek Old Testament. 18 In our study of the book of Jonah, we concluded that Jonah typified the sin of Israel by his lack of compassion, his disobedience, his self-righteousness, and his refusal to repent. If there is any one concept which captures the spirit and the essence of Gods dealings with men it is the concept of grace. Even if not composed by Luke, it fits in well with themes found elsewhere in Luke: joy and exultation in the Lord; the lowly being singled out for Gods favor; the reversal of human fortunes; the fulfillment of Old Testament promises. Both she and Zacharias were country people, who lived in an unnamed village in the hill country of Judah. Luke-Acts is a two-part historical account traditionally ascribed to Luke, who was believed to be a follower of Paul.The author of Luke-Acts noted that there were many accounts in circulation at the time of his writing, saying that these were eye-witness testimonies. New International Version (NIV). 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the House of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. From now on all generations will call me blessed. * [1:52:52] Like the Gospel according to Matthew, this gospel opens with an infancy narrative, a collection of stories about the birth and childhood of Jesus. Granted, the worship of these two women is not public, but private. James 2:1-13; 5:1-12). We find the first instance of his highlighting of women in our text in the first chapter of Lukes gospel, where the spotlight is directed toward two godly women. While Elizabeth spoke with a loud voice (1:42), Mary is perhaps more sedate. . (8) Marys theology, as reflected in her Magnificat is vastly superior to that of the scribes and Pharisees, who would become the arch enemies of our Lord. 54 He has come to the help of Israel his servant, mindful of his faithful love. 67Then Zechariah his father, filled with the holy Spirit, prophesied, saying: 68* Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for he has visited and brought redemption to his people.k, 69* He has raised up a horn for our salvation. Saint of the Day for Wednesday, Jan 18th, 2023. 50 His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. Mary does not in any way view herself as better or holier than anyone else. Mary understood the great themes of the Old Testament, such as Gods mercy and compassion, Gods concern for the poor and the helpless. 15for he will be great in the sight of [the] Lord. 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth. He will drink neither wine nor strong drink. The point I wish to make here is that the restrictions which the New Testament makes on women and their role in public worship are not detrimental to the spiritual life and development of women. She may even have wondered whether or not to tell of her visit by the angel Gabriel. 39At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea,(A) 40where she entered Zechariahs home and greeted Elizabeth. gain access to 50+ premium resources to enhance your study of Scripture. * [1:13] Do not be afraid: a stereotyped Old Testament phrase spoken to reassure the recipient of a heavenly vision (Gn 15:1; Jos 1:9; Dn 10:12, 19 and elsewhere in Lk 1:30; 2:10). Marys Magnificat focuses on much more than just her own blessing in the bearing of Messiah. Daily Bible Readings, Podcast Audio and Videos and Prayers brought to you by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. 1 Seeing that many others have undertaken to draw up accounts of the events that have reached their fulfilment among us, 2 as these were handed down to us by those who from the outset were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word, 3 I in my turn, after carefully going over the . Lk 1:76 where John is described as prophet of the Most High. Most High is a title for God commonly used by Luke (Lk 1:35, 76; 6:35; 8:28; Acts 7:48; 16:17). Mary seems immediately to respond to the praise of Elizabeth by offering her own praise to God. How, then, did Elizabeth know that Jesus would be born of a virgin, and that the virgin was none other than her relative, Mary? Luis A. Zazano May 30, 2021. written by Fr. Whether or not Mary was present when John was born. And it came about while He said these things, one of the women in the crowd raised her voice, and said to Him, Blessed is the womb that bore You, and the breasts at which You nursed. But He said, On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God, and observe it (Luke 11:27-28). Luke 1:39-56: Mary set out at that time and went as quickly as she could to a town in the hill country of Judah. For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed; he has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts, to Abraham and to his posterity for ever.. Neither, Elizabeth, Mary, nor Luke refer to the fetus in Marys womb, while we are specifically told that John leaped in his mothers womb when Elizabeth heard Marys greeting (Luke 1:41). If a woman past the childbearing age could become pregnant, why, the angel implies, should there be doubt about Marys pregnancy, for nothing will be impossible for God. (2) Marys praise begins with her grateful response to the grace God has shown to her, a humble servant of the Lord. 44 Look, the moment your greeting reached my ears, the child in my womb leapt for joy. 2just as those who were eyewitnesses from the beginning and ministers of the word have handed them down to us,b 20But now you will be speechless and unable to talk* until the day these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled at their proper time.j, 21Meanwhile the people were waiting for Zechariah and were amazed that he stayed so long in the sanctuary. 18Then Zechariah said to the angel, How shall I know this? Thus, James has some very strong words on the subject of discriminating against the poor and showing partiality to the rich (cf. The connection of the phrase with the house of David gives the title messianic overtones and may indicate an allusion to a phrase in Hannahs song of praise (1Sm 2:10), the horn of his anointed.. 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