"The Magnificat that Mary recites to Elizabeth contains the interpretation of her personal mission, a mission that almost disappears in the greatness of God who conferred it upon her. She begins by exalting God and puts all the joy of her soul into this praise. She has always prayed in silence and will continue to do so as long as she lives. However, it is part of her mission to pray once before witnesses, in public. At this moment, God needs her as a follower who must respond to what Elizabeth perceives in her; this response is suggested to her by the Father himself and contains her entire message to Elizabeth and, through her, to humanity."