My heart exults in the Lord, my Savior

Reading 1 1 SM 1:24-28 In those days,Hannah brought Samuel with her,along with a three-year-old bull,an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine,and presented him at the temple of the LORD in Shiloh.After the boy’s father had sacrificed the young bull,Hannah, his mother, approached Eli and saidand Pardon, my lord!As you live, my lord,I am the woman who stood near you here, praying to the LORD.I prayed for this child, and the LORD granted my request.Now I, in turn, give him to the LORDas long as he lives, he shall be dedicated to the LORD. She left Samuel there. Responsorial Psalm 1 SM 2and1, 4-5, 6-7, 8ABCD R. (see 1a) My heart exults in the Lord, my Savior. My heart exults in the LORD,my horn is exalted in my God.I have swallowed up my enemiesI rejoice in my victory. R. My heart exults in the Lord, my Savior. The bows of the mighty are broken,while the tottering gird on strength.The well-fed hire themselves out for bread,while the hungry batten on spoil.The barren wife bears seven sons,while the mother of many languishes. R. My heart exults in the Lord, my Savior. The LORD puts to death and gives lifehe casts down to the nether worldhe raises up again.The LORD makes poor and makes rich,he humbles, he also exalts. R. My heart exults in the Lord, my Savior. He raises the needy from the dustfrom the dung heap he lifts up the poor,To seat them with noblesand make a glorious throne their heritage. R. My heart exults in the Lord, my Savior. Alleluia R. Alleluia, alleluia.O King of all nations and keystone of the Churchandcome and save man, whom you formed from the dust!R. Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel LK 1:46-56 Mary saidand My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lordmy spirit rejoices in God my savior.for he has looked upon his lowly servant.From this day all generations will call me blessedandthe Almighty has done great things for me,and holy is his Name.He has mercy on those who fear himin every generation.He has shown the strength of his arm,and has scattered the proud in their conceit.He has cast down the mighty from their thronesand has lifted up the lowly.He has filled the hungry with good things,and the rich he has sent away empty.He has come to the help of his servant Israelfor he remembered his promise of mercy,the promise he made to our fathers,to Abraham and his children for ever. Mary remained with Elizabeth about three monthsand then returned to her home.