MY
MAGNIFICAT
In the 50’s, when I
was at St. Gall, my spiritual director asked me to write my own MAGNIFICAT.
What a wonderful experience that was. I reflected for some time on my
spiritual life and what nourished it. Basically, it was Eucharist, Scripture, Mary’s “Yes” and the
indwelling presence.
Mary’s “Yes”
has always been an important part of my spiritual life. One day, when I
was bringing Communion to parishioners in Christ Hospital, I found in the Gift
Store a beautiful “Annunciation” statue. This was perfect for my prayer
table.
My devotion to the
“indwelling presence” began when I was in grade school at our SSCM boarding
school in Beaverville. This devotion overflowed into my teaching career
as I taught children how to go to their “heart rooms” to pray to God.
So, after much
reflection and prayer, I wrote my MAGNIFICAT. I now share it with you.
MY MAGNIFICAT
My
morning song
is
a hymn of praise to
Father,
Son and Holy Spirit.
Your
WORD, O God,
becomes
my bread.
In
EUCHARIST I’m fed.
Mary’s
“fiat”
of
long ago
is
mine today.
A
“yes” to the past--
a
letting go--
free
at last.
A
“yes” to the present--
Jesus
Incarnate
in every event.
A
“yes” to the future--
as
yet unknown,
hidden
mystery.
O
source of Life,
Three
in One,
Your
Kingdom Come!
Father,
Son and Holy Spirit
Thou
in me and I in Thee--
ETERNALLY!
At
times, saying “yes” to the past has been most challenging—letting go. And,
at other times, the “present”—what’s going on in my life each day. Saying “yes”
to the future will always be here.
Yes,
my special devotion to Mary is living out my “yes” as she did.
Sr.
Loretta Finn
