My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord;  My spirit rejoices in God my savior. For he has looked upon his handmaid's lowliness;  Behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed. The Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. His mercy is from age to age to those who fear him.  He has shown might with his arm, Dispersed the arrogant of mind and heart.  He has thrown down the rulers from their thrones But lifted up the lowly. The hungry he has filled with good things; The rich he has sent away empty. He has helped Israel his servant, remembering his mercy, According to his promise to our fathers, To Abraham and to his descendants forever.  ~~ Blessed Virgin Mary's Song of Praise ~~    Luke 1:46-55 Blessed are the poor in spirit:  for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.  Blessed are they that mourn:  for they shall be comforted.  Blessed are the meek:  for they shall inherit the earth.  Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness:  for they shall be filled.  Blessed are the merciful:  for they shall obtain mercy.  Blessed are the pure in heart:  for they shall see God.  Blessed are the peacemakers:  for they shall be called the children of God.  Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake:  for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.     ~~  Matthew 5:3-10 ~~    And now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.     ~~ 1 Corinthians 13:13 ~~    You are holy, Lord, the only God, and Your deeds are wonderful. You are strong. You are great. You are the Most High. You are Almighty. You, Holy Father are King of heaven and earth. You are Three and One, Lord God, all Good. You are Good, all Good, supreme Good, Lord God, living and true. You are love. You are wisdom. You are humility. You are endurance. You are rest. You are peace. You are joy and gladness. You are justice and moderation. You are all our riches, and You suffice for us. You are beauty. You are gentleness. You are our protector. You are our guardian and defender. You are our courage. You are our haven and our hope. You are our faith, our great consolation. You are our eternal life, Great and Wonderful Lord,  God Almighty,  Merciful Saviour.     ~~ St.  Francis of Assisi ~~    May God ever be in your hearts!