45. Happy is she who believed that the Lord would fulfill the promises he made to her."
46. Mary said, "With all my heart I glorify the Lord!
47. In the depths of who I am I rejoice in God my savior.
48. He has looked with favor on the low status of his servant. Look! From now on, everyone will consider me highly favored
49. because the mighty one has done great things for me. Holy is his name.
50. He shows mercy to everyone, from one generation to the next, who honors him as God.
51. He has shown strength with his arm. He has scattered those with arrogant thoughts and proud inclinations.
52. He has pulled the powerful down from their thrones and lifted up the lowly.
53. He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty-handed.
54. He has come to the aid of his servant Israel, remembering his mercy,
55. just as he promised to our ancestors, to Abraham and to Abraham’s descendants forever."