Magnificat – by Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale Our Lady of Good Counsel "Purity makes us similar to

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where it was influential in the conversion of the Aztecs and millions of other native Americans

Ann Macbeth (1870-1948) was primarily known as an embroidery artist and teacher

Magnificat – by Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale Our Lady of Good Counsel "Purity makes us similar toMagnificat Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale "Our lady sings Magnificat, With tones surpassing sweet" In this illustration, Mary is surrounded by some of her dear ones, singing her Magnifcat. This passage comes from a poem called "The New Jerusalem" written around 1600 by an anonymous poet describing the wonders of Heaven, the home he longs for. According to the poet, each of Mary's companions "bears their part Sitting about her feet." We each do our part.