The Magnificat is the LSS (Last Song Syndrome) of our hearts! Winding down the 19th SFC ICON with the 4th session, Shok Ariola, SFC International Coordinator, described the Magnificat as:
- A song of adoration. Mary enjoyed her relationship with Jesus and the Lord's greatness in her life.
- A song about humility.
- A song of gratitude. Mary was not just inclusive, she included even the not so good things in her heart, "[She] embraced everything, even the bad things that happened to her," Shok explained. Mary was grateful for everything and she sung this thankfulness into her life.
Just like Mary, let us sing this Magnificat that is like that Korean hit, "Nobody but You". Let us tell God there is no one else but Him. Shok explained how we can sing our Magnificat:
- Proclaim the greatness of the Lord through the way you speak. Bernadette Sembrano, seasoned broadcast journalist and former SFC, shared on video that she proclaims God through her work. "Always para sa Diyos (Always for God)," she added. Shok noticed that she mentioned "God" 15x during her 2-minute video. Shok went on to ask the delegates, "How often do you mention God?" He encouraged everyone to make God present through how we speak.
- Proclaim the greatness of the Lord through the way you dress. Shok encouraged everyone to wear shirts that proclaim the faith, especially those with Scripture verses. "You might be the only Gospel that [other people] will get to read during their lifetime," Shok explained.
- Proclaim the greatness of the Lord through the way you live your life. "Live your lives like great people," Shok said. "How can people see that your God is great when they see you and you're not even smiling?" he asked further.
In the middle of the talk, Shok makes a bold announcement by daring everyone to form mission teams and go on mission. "I will be personally accountable if you don't (get to go)!" Shok asks everyone, "Sino dito ang naiinitan? (Who here feels the heat?) It only means, brothers and sisters, that you are on fire!"
The SFC ICON ends but the urge to live out this LSS of the Magnificat has just begun. SFCs, see you at the 20th ICON in....!
[Nirva'ana Delacruz, SFC ICON Interactive Team]
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