All through those blessed three months during which Mary abode with Zachary and Elizabeth, she was singing _Magnificat_. All through her life she sang _Magnificat_, even though she was the Mother of Sorrows, for the thought of GOD'S glory ever lifted her out of herself and made her praise Him for all He did. It was because Mary had said her _Fiat_ that she could say her _Magnificat_. What do I know of this flame of joyful love? If it is caused by the great things GOD has done, surely it ought to be burning in me. Surely He has done enough for me to make my love so great that it is a flame of _joy_ within me. Is it so? Does the joy that is in my heart show itself in my countenance, in my manner, in my actions, and sometimes perhaps in my words? Does my happiness, even in the midst of trial, make others understand what great things GOD _can_ do for those who love Him? If so, I am praising Him and obtaining praise and glory for Him. Oh, my Mother, look upon thy child, so often discontented, sad, distrustful, murmuring, and obtain for me "the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for the spirit of grief." (Isaias lxi. 3.) Teach me to say my _Fiat_ for everything, and out of it will spring a joyful _Magnificat_. Teach me to love GOD'S will, and to praise Him for all He does. _Colloquy_ with Our Lady. _Resolution._ To let others see my joy to-day. _Spiritual Bouquet._ "Our Lady sings _Magnificat_ in songs surpassing sweet." Mary's Silence "_Mary abode with Elizabeth about three months, and she returned to her own house._" (St Luke i. 56.) _1st Prelude._ A statue of Our Lady. _2nd Prelude._ Grace to leave all that concerns me in GOD'S Hands. _Point I._--MARY'S RETURN