Magnificat and the Revolutionary Power of "Yes, And..."

For too long, Mary has been portrayed as the perfect example of quiet submission—saying yes to God and then fading into the background. But that's not Mary's story at all. Mary doesn't just say "yes" to God's invitation; she says "Yes, and..." and then offers one of the most radical visions of justice in all of scripture. Her Magnificat isn't gentle spiritual poetry—it's revolutionary theology that declares God's intention to turn the world's power structures upside down. Mary shows us that faithful discipleship doesn't mean losing ourselves or staying quiet about injustice. Instead, it means bringing our whole selves—our dreams, our questions, our passion for justice—to the collaborative work of transformation. This week, we explore what it means to say "Yes, and..." to God and discover our own prophetic voice.