MAGNIFICAT, Gentle Woman, Mother of Mercy Chapter at 2520 Vestal Parkway East PMB 130, Vestal, NY 13850 US - All About Magnificat
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What is Magnificat?
Magnificat is a ministry to Catholic Women. Its purpose it to help Catholic Women open more and more to the Holy Spirit through a deeper commitment of their lives to Jesus as Lord and by imparting the Holy Spirit to one another by their love, service, and sharing the good news of salvation. It thus provides opportunities which will foster a desire to grow in holiness.
Go TopMAGNIFICAT was started by a group of Catholic women from the Archdiocese of New Orleans who observed a need among Catholic women for a faith-sharing experience in a relaxed social setting. With the encouragement of Archbishop Philip M. Hannan and Bishop Stanley J. Ott, its first function, a prayer breakfast, took place on October 7, 1981.
MAGNIFICAT is a private association of the Christian faithful, whose statutes were originally approved by the Archdiocese of New Orleans and are in accord with the norm of Canon 305.2 of the 1983 Code of Canon Law. While MAGNIFICAT began under the auspices of the Archdiocese of New Orleans and was incorporated int he State of Louisiana, each local chapter functions with the permission of the local ordinary and is incorporated in its respective state.
Magnificat was born out of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal and has been nurtured by it. MAGNIFICAT (pronounced Mag-nif-e-cot) is the verb in the Latin phrase, "Magnificat anima mea Dominum" - "My soul magnifies the Lord." These words recorded in Luke 1:46 are the beginning of Mary's response to Elizabeth's joyful greeting. The entire scene of the Visitation is the inspiration for this ministry which adopts the name of Mary's hymn of praise and the spirit of the biblical encounter as its own. Following the example of Mary and Elizabeth, this woman-to-woman ministry within the Roman Catholic Church, attempts to generate a lively faith in God and His action in our lives along with a love for Mary and the Church. Go Top
MAGNIFICAT ministers to those women in and out of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal whose faith in the person of Jesus Christ has allowed them to believe in the activity of God's spirit in their lives. It also has great appeal to those women who may be struggling with faith or who have lost touch with the church. It can be a valuable evangelistic tool. Go Top
The MAGNIFICAT Meal is the essential function of MAGNIFICAT. The two-to-three hour gathering takes place at least four times a year providing opportunities for: A Shared Meal. Can be breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Fellowship. Offering women a chance to share and enjoy one another in an atmosphere of God's presence and love. Praise. A period of time in communal praise and worship. This centers the participants on the Lord and helps them to be open to the charismatic gifts while maintaining sensitivity to the varied background of all the participants. Personal Testimony. One woman's story of God's action in her life. This is the highlight of the meal and the reason most people attend. Intercessory Prayer. A time of prayer for the needs of the church and of those present.
Reprinted from Magnificat Pamphlet
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