Mary raises a sublime song of praise to the Lord, proclaiming the wonders of his love and mercy towards all humanity. Filled with the Holy Spirit, her heart becomes an instrument of God, and the Magnificat resounds as an announcement of the Lord’s saving work. In the fullness of time, this same love is manifested in her glorious Assumption into heaven, where Mary precedes us as Mother and faithful disciple, showing us the way that leads to the definitive encounter with the Father.
Saint Magdalene of Canossa, sharing her love for the Virgin Mary, expressed with simplicity: “If I could go to heaven and kiss the feet of our dear Virgin, how great would be my joy!” These words reveal the immense filial love that the saint professed for Mary and invite us to contemplate her with the same trust and devotion, knowing that, from the glory of heaven, she accompanies and intercedes for all her children.