rejoice in God

This quote from Luke is the Blessed Virgin Mary's song of praise. Pope Francis exhorts us to be like Mary who is an icon of joy.

The photo is a gold mum which looks like it is soaring joyfully.

Son of God

For unto us a Child is born. He is the Son of God! The birth of Jesus among us is really an amazing event. I wonder how the Blessed Virgin Mary felt when the angel told her this passage from Luke.

The photo is a stained-glass window in a church.