Barry focuses in on Mary’s Magnificat along with the importance of her faith and obedience. He acknowledges that for many denominations, Mary is sometimes overlooked or downplayed—pushed to the side—rather than seen at the center of the stage where she stands in the text, exemplifying women throughout Israel’s and the church’s story.
Scriptures:
- Luke 1:26-55
- Gen 3, 17, 18, 38:26
- Ruth
- Ex 21
- John 13:1-20
- Lev 19