b"In\x14\x13o\x11\x15c\x10 Mu\x0f\x19c\x1c\x0e Ve\x1ai\x0c\x0bs o Ma\x1a\x19a\x18 Pr\x1c\x17e\x1aThe texts of the Hail Mary (Ave Maria) and the Magni cat (Marys Song,Luke 1:4655) have been favorites of composers throughout the centuries.Introduce different variations of the same text, ranging from the classical to the modern, such as Franz Biebls Ave Maria, Schuberts Ave Maria, Sarah Harts My Soul Rejoices, Matt Mahers Great Things, or Stronghold's Let My Soul Proclaim. Incorporating musical versions of Marian prayers into group prayer allows the children to hear these prayers as more than just words. Music can invite children to pray in ways beyond words. Introducing different musical settings of the same text can also allow the children to hear different emotional expressions and invite them to bring their own emotions to the musical expression of prayer. A link to all suggested music can be found at the end of this article.Re\x0ee\x1f\x1b o\x18 t\x12 Li\x12 o Ma\x1a\x17 Lead the children through a refl ection on the birth of Jesusor the Crucifi xion, asking them to think about howMary might have felt. For an active refl ection, consider a specifi c Gospel account, such as the announcement of the birth of Jesus (Luke 1:2638). Invite the children to retell or enact these moments from Marys perspective. There are many musical ways to engage in contemplation of Marys life. Breath of Heaven,by Amy Grant, and Mary Did You Know? (recorded by many artists, from Clay Aiken to Pentatonix) offer modern refl ections of the life and experience of Mary. Offer these musical refl ections, and ask the children to imagine themselves experiencing the events of Marys life and to consider what their own reactions and emotions might be. For an older group, introduce songs that provide Marys perspective. Invite the children to act out portions of these songs. 28 Inspire!Spring 2020"