“For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.”
For he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed — mindful (epeblepsen, looked upon with care) of the humble state (tapeinōsis, lowness, humility) communicates God's attention to the lowly — the theme that will pervade the Magnificat and the Beatitudes. From now on all generations will call me blessed: the promise is extraordinary in its scope — all generations, in perpetuity. The fulfillment is ongoing: every generation since has indeed called Mary blessed, confirming the prophetic word she speaks about herself.
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