Father Bill reflects on the fierce joy of the Magnificat: "The promises Mary carried in her body become the ministry Jesus embodies in the world."

The texts for the day (Advent 3, Year A) are Isaiah 35:1-10, Canticle 15 (Book of Common Prayer), James 5:7-10, and Matthew 11:2-11. Full texts can be found at The Lectionary Page.

Preached at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (Ojai, California) on December 14, 2025.