THE SOUL
OF THE PROMISED DIVINE STATE
(By: Karla Wagener)
¨This much I know is true",
By
Spandeu Ballet
At this
time with so many apocalyptic occurrences happening, it is an appropriate time
to examine the Magnificat in detail. You
can find the Magnificat in the Catena below.
More than
answer just what it signifies, I am opening up to more connotations of it as
time goes by. My personal intuition
tells me that it is an intervention, and proclamation of Divine Fulfillment. It is a message of hope, and focuses upon
those who receive God´s Word and cast themselves upon the might of His arm to
deliver them. These are the ¨poor, the
remnant of Yahwah¨.
It is my
personal experience that there is a divine justice which goes way beyond what a
worldly justice can acquire. I have seen
its workings and it has also been attested to throughout history.
For now, I
present this subject to you and believe ultimately that all things work towards
good and basically love, peace, and mercy.
Another
experience I have had is that the workings of justice, reconciliation, a coming
together, can happen quite suddenly and when least expected. This can happen
and all things are made a new. Through compensation, the past no longer causes
suffering.
The Magnificat
is prayed in more than 180 languages by millions of Legion of Mary members in the
entire world daily, together with other prayers in a grouping called ¨The
Tessera¨.
They emit
strong words. What do these words
mean? Are they true? I attempt to find the deeper significance and
precise meaning of each word. It escapes
me, as does the deepest sense and most pure truth of the Lord´s Prayer. As much as I repeat them over and over, they
escape from me like vapor over an eternal fire.
The
Magnificat is a song of hope, praise of God.
It is also a proclamation of divine fulfillment. It proclaims God's intervention in authentic
human existence, and for those who search for truth. It is called a Canticle,
Ode of the Theotokos, Hymn of praise, or prayer showing the power of God and
the greatness of the Kingdom of God. It
lays out a doctrine of retributive justice, of theological wisdom.
It is known
to be a silver cord – a metaphysical life thread, giving a life linkage from
the higher self, down to the physical body.
It is composed with a background of Old Testament allusions and
philosophies. This dialogue enumerates a
ministry of reversal that Jesus will build upon. It is hope for the oppressed,
poor and lowly which gives them a cause to lift their voices and join in song.
A canticle
is a chant, hymn or song, especially a non metrical one, with words from
biblical texts. Mary's song is a collage
of biblical allusions. There is
disagreement about the full range of the allusions.
Generally,
it evokes the whole thought world of Faith and declares its fulfillment. It is deeply intertwined with the song of
Hannah and, of course, the Passover. God
brings down those who brag of their own strength and manifests blessings and
mercy towards those who fear and esteem God.
It echoes the Scriptures, weaving inter-textual clues into a connection
with history and faith in one story. The
theme of humbling the proud is a common motif in the Hebrew Bible. This Canticle bridges the past to new dimensions,
searching for God and invoking the Holy Spirit for solutions that may seem
impossible to reality as we know it.
The
Magnificat has been viewed as dangerous by many people of power over the
ages. Some entire countries- such as
India, Guatemala and Argentina- have outright banned the Magnificat from being
recited in liturgy or in public. It is a very strong declaration, yet at the
same time promises liberation and mercy.
All things are possible for the Creator, and at any time the Creator
chooses! I hope that through my writings
and song lyrics I can transmit a bit, at best, of the great peace and wellbeing
I experience having found certain redemption with the conviction of this
philosophy.
This is all
really hard language for one who believes in love, mercy, forgiveness and
reconciliation. Only through a profound
understanding of healing and mercy can a balance of energies be achieved. It is
not for us to judge in matters of spirituality, but rather to apply healing
mercy and kindness wherever possible, whatever shall happen. Compassion leads to Mercy!
And now a
poem:
COMPASSION
"I've had some bad times,
lived through some
sad time.
But this time your hurting won't
heal". By Kenny Rogers
Something
struck a sensitive chord.
Dreams
awaken the deepest part of the soul.
Echoes
proclaim prophesies of old.
Redemption
manifests as invocations unfold.
Where
everything's a big confusing illusion,
Finding me,
just a solitary missing piece;
(Cameras
and vigilance everywhere);
You can see
the solutions in my eyes of care.
Reflections
of innocence we used to be
In a Youth
of a long time passing by.
They look
at us with those Robert Redford honest eyes,
And we are
prepared to live any sort of lies.
We attempt
to take a still picture
To
represent all history.
But all we
get is fading traces,
With glimpse
of reality in a variety of places.
Here lay
that one sole, lost piece
That no one
seems to notice.
A time, a
place that could so be
If only you could notice
me!
THE CATENA LEGIONIS
Antiphon. Who is she that comes forth as the
morning rising, fair as the moon, bright as the sun, terrible as an army set in
battle array?
(Make the Sign of the
Cross)
v. My soul glorifies the Lord.*
R. My spirit rejoices in God, my
Saviour.
v. He looks on His servant in her
lowliness;* henceforth all ages will call me blessed.
R. The Almighty works marvels for me.*
Holy His name!
v. His mercy is from age to age,* on
those who fear Him.
R. He puts forth His arm in strength*
and scatters the proud-hearted.
v. He casts the mighty from their
thrones* and raises the lowly.
R. He fills the starving with good
things,* sends the rich away empty.
v. He protects Israel His servant,*
remembering His mercy,
R. The mercy promised to our fathers,*
to Abraham and his sons forever.
v. Glory be to the Father, and to the
Son and to the Holy Spirit.
R. As it was in the beginning is now,
and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Antiphon. Who is she that comes forth as the
morning rising, fair as the moon, bright as the sun, terrible as an army set in
battle array?
v. O Mary, conceived without sin.
R. Pray for us who have recourse to
you.
Let us pray.
O Lord Jesus Christ, our
mediator with the Father, Who has been pleased to appoint the Most Blessed
Virgin, Your mother, to be our mother also, and our media trix with You,
mercifully grant that whoever comes to You seeking Your favors may rejoice to
receive all of them through her. Amen.
