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15 hours ago · As Catholics, we believe that Mary is our mother. From the Cross, Jesus entrusted his beloved disciple St. John to Mary, telling him to see her as his own mother (Jn 19:27). Since that moment, all ...
3 days ago · In addition, Mary is also the image of what the Church herself is, namely, a new community whose bond is faith in Jesus Christ, Son of God, born of the Virgin Mary. We, then, as brothers and sisters of Christ, have Mary as our spiritual mother. We are spiritually reborn through the motherhood of Mary. Jesus says to us from the cross in the ...
4 days ago · Yes, Mary Is God’s Mother. On Jan. 1, Catholics celebrate the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. But for some Protestants—especially those in the Reformed and Evangelical traditions—the thought that Mary, a mere human who was created by God, should somehow be considered God’s “mother” is a source of scandal.
4 days ago · Mary’s central role in her Son’s life is made clear in this altarpiece: while all the “joys” are Christologically significant (his Incarnation at conception and birth, the confession of his identity, his rising and ascending into heaven, his gift of his Spirit) Mary is always part of them.
2 days ago · Blessed Virgin Mary. "Though still a virgin she carried a child in her womb, and the handmaid and work of his wisdom became the Mother of God." St. Ephraim of Syria, "Songs of Praise," c. 351 A.D ...
3 days ago · Since 2018, every Pentecost Monday, Mary is celebrated under the title of Mother of the Church, initiated by Pope Francis. All dioceses and parishes officially celebrate this feast, which...
2 days ago · For centuries, the Catholic Church has set aside the entire month of Mary to honor Mary, Mother of God. Not just a day in May, mind you, but the entire month. The custom spans both centuries and cultures, with roots going back as far as the Ancient Greeks.
