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The synoptic Gospels name Mary as the mother of Jesus. The gospels of Matthew and Luke describe Mary as a virgin who was chosen by God to conceive Jesus through the Holy Spirit.
- Titles of Mary
Mary, the mother of Jesus in Christianity, is known by many...
- Brothers of Jesus
The brothers of Jesus or the adelphoi (Greek: ἀδελφοί,...
- Mary Has Been Venerated
Marian devotions are external pious practices directed to...
- Virgin Birth of Jesus
The Annunciation as depicted by Guido Reni, 1621. The virgin...
- Virgin Mary (Disambiguation)
Virgin Mary was a Jewish woman identified in the New...
- Mary, Mother of Jesus
Mary, Mother of Jesus is a 1999 American made-for-television...
- Litany of Loreto
Fresco of the Blessed Virgin Mary surrounded by the symbols...
- Tumah and Taharah
In Jewish religious law, ṭum'ah (Hebrew: טומאה, pronounced)...
- Distinctive Marian Dogmas
Catholic Mariology is Mariology (the systematic study of the...
- Disciple Whom Jesus Loved
Later at the crucifixion, Jesus tells his mother, "Woman,...
- Titles of Mary
- Mary in The Bible
- The Calling of Mary
- Mary's Strengths
- Mary's Weaknesses
- Life Lessons
- Question For Reflection
- Key Bible Verses
Mary appears by name in the Synoptic Gospels and in the book of Acts. Luke contains the most references to Mary and places the greatest emphasis on her role in God's plan. Mary is mentioned by name in the genealogy of Jesus, in the annunciation, in Mary's visit with Elizabeth, in the birth of Jesus, in the visit of the wise men, in Jesus' presentat...
Fearful and troubled, Mary found herself in the presence of the angel Gabriel listening to his announcement. She could never have expected to hear the most incredible news—that she would have a child, and her son would be the Messiah. Although she could not comprehend how she would conceive the Savior, she responded to God with humble belief and ob...
The angel told Mary in Luke 1:28 that she was highly favored by God. This phrase simply meant that Mary had been given much graceor "unmerited favor" from God. Even with God's favor, Mary would still suffer much. Although she would be highly honored as the mother of the Savior, she would first know disgrace as an unwed mother. She nearly lost her f...
Mary was young, poor, and female. These qualities made her unsuitable in the eyes of her people to be used mightily of God. But God saw Mary's trust and obedience. He knew she would willingly serve God in one of the most important callings ever given to a human being. God looks at our obedience and trust—typically not the qualifications that humans...
Mary was willing to submit her life to God's plan no matter what it would cost her. Obedience to the Lord's will meant Mary would be disgraced as an unwed mother. Surely she expected Joseph to divorce her, or worse yet, he might even have her put to death by stoning (as the law permitted). Mary may not have considered the full extent of her future ...
Am I like Mary, willing to accept God's plan no matter the cost? Can I go a step further and rejoice in that plan as Mary did, knowing it will cost me dearly?
Luke 1:38 "I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May it be to me as you have said." Then the angel left her. (NIV) Luke 1:46-50 (Excerpt From Mary's Song) And Mary said: "My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blesse...
In Abrahamic religions, Mary (Judeo-Aramaic מרים Maryām; Arabic: مريم (Maryam); Septuagint Greek Μαριαμ, Mariam, Μαρια, Maria; Syriac: Mart Maryam) was the mother of Jesus. Her story is told in the New Testament of the Bible.
The original stories about Mary in the Gospels: birth of Jesus, flight to Egypt, wedding at Cana, her son's turbulent ministry then his death by crucifixion.
Mary was a first-century Jewish woman of Nazareth, the wife of Joseph and the mother of Jesus. She is a central figure of Christianity, venerated under various titles such as virgin or queen, many of them mentioned in the Litany of Loreto.
Dec 22, 2021 · Mary, the mother of Jesus, is unquestionably the senior saint within the Christian tradition. Yet we know remarkably little about her.
Mary, Mother of Jesus is a 1999 American made-for-television Biblical drama film that retells the story of Jesus through the eyes of Mary, his mother.
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