Living_Oracles(i)
41 As soon as Elizabeth heard Mary's salutation, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit,
42 and cried with a loud voice, You are the most blessed of women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.
43 But how have I deserved this honor, to be visited by the mother of my Lord!
44 for know, that as soon as the sound of your salutation reached my ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.
45 And happy is she who believed that the things which the Lord has promised her, shall be performed.
46 Then Mary said, My soul magnifies the Lord,
47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour;
48 because he has not disdained the low condition of his handmaid; for henceforth, all posterity will pronounce me happy.
49 For the Almighty, whose name is venerable, has done wonders for me.
50 His mercy on them who fear him, extends to generations of generations.
51 He displays the strength of his arm, and dispels the vain imaginations of the proud.
52 He pulls down potentates from their thrones, and exalts the lowly.
53 The needy he loads with benefits; but the rich he spoils of everything.
54 He supports Israel his servant, ever inclined to mercy,
55 (as he promised to our fathers) toward Abraham and his race.
56 And Mary, after staying with Elizabeth about three months, returned home.