Prayer Card, 4-page folder Print two pages back-to-back; trim the top 4” and recycle; fold the bottom in half to a 4.25 x 7” folder Gospel Canticle of Mary Consultation on English Texts [ICET]. The second is by the International Commission on ♦ This Gospel Canticle, this Gospel song is English in the Liturgy Corporation, the world- dear to the Church. Not only do we hear it wide Catholic Bishops translating body [ICEL]. aloud in Masses, not only do we hear it Open a to :46-55 for another. A aloud on the Visitation and the Assumption, we variety of texts can enrich our praying. also sing it every day during Evening Prayer in the . \ During Evening Prayer, the whole assembly ♦ Two translations are printed in this folder. sings the Gospel. This cross reminds each of The first is used in the current edition of the us to make a Sign of the Cross silently as the Liturgy of the Hour – by the International opening words are sung.

31 May – The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Feast

♦ for ♦ Zephaniah 3:14-18a – The King of Israel, the Lord, is in our midst. OR Romans 12:9-16 – Contribute to the needs of the holy ones, exercise hospitality. Responsorial Psalm: 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 – (6) Among you is the great and Holy One of Israel. Luke 1:39-56 – And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

15 August – The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Solemnity At Mass during the Day

♦ Lectionary for Mass ♦ Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab – A woman clothed with the sun, with the moon beneath her feet. Psalm 45:10, 11, 12, 16 – (10bc) The queen stands at your right hand, arrayed in gold. 1 Corinthians 15:20-27 – Christ, the firstfruits; then those who belong to him. Luke 1:39-56 – The Almighty has done great things for me; he has raised up the lowly. ______Art, The , James J. Tissot, 1836-1902, opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper. Held by the Brooklyn Museum.

Prayer Card, 4-page folder Print two pages back-to-back; trim the top 4” and recycle; fold the bottom in half to a 4.25 x 7” folder

Gospel Canticle of Mary Here is another translation:

The Gospel Canticle of Mary is also known \ I acclaim the greatness of the Lord, by the first word of the Latin translation, I delight in God my savior, Magnificat . See Luke 1:46-55. who regarded my humble state. Truly from this day on \ My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, all ages will call me blest. my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. For God, wonderful in power, has used that strength for me. From this day all generations will call me blessed: Holy the name of the Lord! the Almighty has done great things for me, whose mercy embraces the faithful, and holy is his Name. one generation to the next.

He has mercy on those who fear him The mighty arm of God in every generation. scatters the proud in their conceit, pulls tyrants from their thrones, He has shown the strength of his arm, and raises up the humble. he has scattered the proud in their conceit. The Lord fills the starving

He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, and lets the rich go hungry. and has lifted up the lowly. God rescues lowly Israel,

He has filled the hungry with good things, recalling the promise of mercy, and the rich he has sent away empty. the promise made to our ancestors, to Abraham’s heirs for ever. He has come to the help of his servant Israel for he has remembered his promise of mercy, Glory to the Father, and to the Son, the promise he made to our fathers, and to the Holy Spirit: to Abraham and his children for ever. as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. This translation is used in the Liturgy of the Hours . Text: International Consultation on English Texts [ICET]. Text: The Canticles © 1994, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation [ICEL].