[RCL] Micah 5:2-5a; Canticle 15 (or 3) or Psalm 80:1-7; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45, (46-55) The Rev. Pauli Murray once wrote that “hope is a song in a weary throat,” and amid this hopeful season, amid this weary age, we would do well to consider what such a song sounds like. It’s easy to miss…

“My heart exults in the Lord … My strength is exalted in my God …” Sound familiar? Today we hear the Magnificat, that great song of Mary that the author of Luke and Acts has blessed us with. But this quote isn’t from the Magnificat. It’s not even from the gospels. It’s from the Book…

[RCL]: Micah 5:2-5a; Canticle 15 (or 3) or Psalm 80:1-7; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45, (46-55) “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant.” (Luke 1:46-48) Introduction In Advent, we are asked to wait. Instead of jumping immediately into…