Mary's life was completely consecrated to the service of her Son. She saw herself as a lowly handmaid, for whom God wrought his wonders.
In her Magnificat we taste her preference for the poor and needy, and the longing for justice and righteousness. She is the mother of all the faithful. Through all her doubts and uncertainties she remained faithful to her Son, even on to Calvary. That is why all gener- ations call her blessed. She inspires us too: it is her example we wish to follow and we invoke her aid in our prayers.