I believe the same is true of the priests and the homilies. When the priest only criticizes and never talks about good things in the parish then he also loses all authority to say anything else. We can only receive the answer through our faith in front of the cross of Jesus. We believe that all our suffering, whether we have caused it through our own sin or whether the others through their sin have caused our sin and suffering, can turn to the good. But the person, who also thanks God for his own suffering and cross will be freed from anger and mistrust, from fear and depression, he will be able to live in joy and hope.
Thanksgiving is also the deepest expression of faith and the most beautiful fruit of faith.
Mary is a thankful servant of the Lord. When we take a quick look at Her prayer, then we see how She gives thanks. Her soul magnifies the Lord, because the Lord has looked upon Her, as His humble servant. She gives thanks for the history of the people, for all that the Lord has done for Her fathers, and She sees that God has heard the small, the humble and the poor and that He does not honor the great and those full of pride, if they remain in their pride and egotism. Mary gives thanks.