THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY IN THE BIBLE AND THE CHURCH

Mary has a prominent role/place in the history of man’s salvation. This flows from her union with the Son and extends to the Church.

Her “YES” at the annunciation by Angel Gabriel is a consent and collaboration with God and the word incarnate.

From scriptural accounts, she was unique and grace-filled as well as privileged for being the Mother of our Saviour. (Lk 1:26-28)

 

SOME NOTABLE ROLES OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY IN THE SCRIPTURES AND IN THE LIFE OF HER SON?

1. Her acceptance to bring forth the Saviour. [Lk 1:38]
2. Her visit to the mother of John the Baptist and the role of the Holy Spirit from her greetings to Elizabeth. [Lk 1:39-45]
3. Her sufferings during the birth of the Saviour, especially during the census. [Lk 2:1]
4. Lack of space in the inn. [Lk 2:7]
5. Flight to Egypt when Herod threatened to kill children below 2 years old. [Mt 2:13-23]
6.    Presentation of the Child Jesus in the temple. [ Lk 2:22-24]
7. The loss of Jesus after the Passover. [ Lk 2:41-51]
8. Presence at the wedding feast at Cana in Galilee and her influence leading to the first miracle of Jesus. [John 2:1-12]
9.   Presence during the suffering of Jesus Christ. [Fourth station in the station of the cross.]
10.   Presence at the foot of the cross. [John 19:25-27]
11. Presence at the Pentecost. [Acts 1:14]