Luke 1:50 (WEB)
His mercy is for generations and generations on those who fear him.
Catechism · 5
The Eighth Commandment
“His "faithfulness endures to all generations."” — Catechism footnote: PS 119:90; Cf. Prov 8:7; 2 Sam 7:28; PS 119:142; Lk 1:50.
In the Fullness of Time
“That is why the Canticle of Mary,” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Lk 1:46-55.
The Way of Prayer
“In countless hymns and antiphons expressing this prayer, two movements usually alternate with one another: the first "magnifies" the Lord for the "great things" he did for his lowly servant and through her for all human beings” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Lk 1:46-55.
"I Believe in the Holy Spirit"
Against all human hope, God promises descendants to Abraham, as the fruit of faith and of the power of the Holy Spirit. In Abraham's progeny all the nations of the earth will be blessed.
“It is the thanksgiving of the whole People of God, and thus of the Church, which Mary in her canticle” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Lk 1:46-55.
Fathers and councils · 5
Augustine of Hippo
“…Him, recognized Him; that Zacharias, being filled with the Holy Ghost, said many things; that Mary herself received the Holy Ghost to conceive the Lord.” — editor's note: Luke i. 35–79.
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Catena Aurea on Luke
- BedeCatena Aurea on Luke
Turning from God’s special gifts to His general dealings, she describes the condition of the whole human race, And his mercy is from generation to generation on them that fear him. As if she said, Not only for me…
Read the whole comment - OrigenCatena Aurea on Luke
For the mercy of God is not upon one generation, but extends to eternity from generation to generation.
Read the whole comment - A Greek expositorCatena Aurea on Luke
According to the mercy which He hath upon generations of generations, I conceive, and He Himself is united to a living body, out of mercy alone undertaking our salvation. Nor is His mercy shewn indiscriminately, but…
Read the whole comment - Theophylact of OhridCatena Aurea on Luke
Or by this she means that they who fear shall obtain mercy, both in that generation, (that is, the present world,) and the generation which is to come, (i. e. the life everlasting.) For now they receive a…
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Cross-references · 9
Cited together in Catechism §2465.
Cited together in Catechism §722.
Cited together in Catechism §2465.
Cited together in Catechism §2465.
Cited together in Catechism §2465.
Cited together in Catechism §2465.
Cited together in Catechism §2465.
Cited together in Catechism §722.
Cited together in Theophylact of Ohrid on Luke 1:50 (Catena Aurea).