The Scandal of Reading: Uncovering Holy Wisdom

The Scandal of Reading: Uncovering Holy Wisdom

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The Scandal of Reading: Uncovering Holy Wisdom
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Called to sing

Called to sing

Learning from Mary's Magnificat

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Jessica Hooten Wilson
Apr 14, 2023
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Twice over the past month I have spoken on Mary and her Magnificat. Her song thrills me. When I put myself in her place, I cannot imagine responding in the way that she does. Why does Mary sing?

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She sings because poetry is meant to reach towards truths that are higher than reason. If Mary is goi…

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