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b' \\nThis week\\u2019s passage is part of Mary\\u2019s Magnificat \\u2014 a badass hymn that shows how she understands God. Already, before Jesus is even born, we see the seeds of what will become his ministry planted and nurtured by his mother Mary.\\nHolidays can be tough for LGBTQ folks with unaffirming families or churches. We put together a 3-part video series to help you through it. Get it here.\\nRead the transcript (PDF)\\nLuke 1:47-55\\n\\xa0 \\xa0 In the depths of who I am I rejoice in God my savior.\\nHe has looked with favor on the low status of his servant.\\nLook! From now on, everyone will consider me highly favored\\nbecause the mighty one has done great things for me.\\nHoly is his name.\\nHe shows mercy to everyone,\\nfrom one generation to the next,\\nwho honors him as God.\\nHe has shown strength with his arm.\\nHe has scattered those with arrogant thoughts and proud inclinations.\\nHe has pulled the powerful down from their thrones\\nand lifted up the lowly.\\nHe has filled the hungry with good things\\nand sent the rich away empty-handed.\\nHe has come to the aid of his servant Israel,\\nremembering his mercy,\\njust as he promised to our ancestors,\\nto Abraham and to Abraham\\u2019s descendants forever.\\u201d\\nThe post Mary\\u2019s understanding of God \\u2013 Luke 1:47-55 appeared first on Queer Theology.'