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Mary travels to the hill country to meet Elizabeth in her need. She is greeted as blessed, and Elizabeth rejoices in the good things God is doing and how Mary has responded in faith. Mary's joy spills out in song, 'My Soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,' a song that has been on the lips and in the hearts of Christians for centuries.
On another mountaintop, far from Judah, Mary's Magnificat is heard. An image of Mary nursing Jesus for a kiss stands to remind us of the good things God has done and continues to do for us. Here Mary presents Jesus to us. Here, at Penrhys, Mary's example stands out and stands tall, her delicate and daring response to God bringing Jesus to the waiting world. Here we unite our prayers to hers. Here at the Shrine of Our Lady of Penrhys, our faith is renewed.
The Society of Our Lady of Penrhys was set up to foster devotion to Our Lady, to increase faith in Jesus Christ, and to encourage pilgrimage to the shrine at Penrhys. With Mary's song rooted firmly in our hearts we proclaim the kingdom of God and pray for the people of Wales and for the unity of all Christians. We seek holiness through scripture, sacrament and prayer. Together, our hearts and voices unite so that Mary's song resounds through the Rhondda and far beyond.
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