The Canticle of Mary - Biblical

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, henceforth all ages will 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.

The Canticle of Mary lyrics emphasize the reversal of worldly power structures. Mary identifies with the 'Anawim'�the poor and humble of Israel. By singing the Canticle of Mary lyrics the church reaffirms its commitment to the poor and its joy in the Savior who chooses the weak things of the world to shame the strong fulfilling the ancient promises made to the fathers.