Mary, the Mother of Jesus

Mary, the Mother of Jesus

• Mary is the mother of Jesus, and everything through Mary goes to Jesus.
• Mary is special because she never sinned and always had God in her heart, making her "full of grace".

Mary's Role in Jesus' Birth

• God wanted Mary to be the mother of Jesus, but He didn't force her to do it; He allowed her to make her own decision.
• Mary responded to God by saying, "Behold I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word."
• Mary's "yes" to God allowed Jesus to be born.

Mary's Relationship with Jesus

• No other person has been as close to Jesus as Mary has.
• Mary carried Jesus in her womb for nine months, gave birth to him in a stable, cared for him, and was with him until his very last day.
• When Jesus was on the cross, He introduced Mary to us as our mother.

Mary as Our Mother

• We can accept Mary as our mother because Jesus said, "Behold your mother," to the disciple.
• Mary listens to our prayers and tells Jesus what we said.
• We can ask Mary to pray for us so that we can love Jesus even more and follow him with all of our hearts.

Mary's Appearances

• Mary has appeared to people in different parts of the world to tell them important messages.
• One of Mary's famous appearances is as Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico in 1531.
• Mary appeared to Juan Diego and asked him to build a chapel on Tepeyac Hill.
• Mary also appeared to three children in Portugal in 1917, known as the Miracle of Fatima.
• She appeared to the children in dazzling white clothes and asked them to pray the rosary every day for peace.

Mary, the Mother of Jesus

• Mary is the mother of Jesus, and her role is crucial in Jesus' life.
• Mary is special because she was sinless and had God in her heart, making her "full of grace".

Mary's Role in Jesus' Birth

• God chose Mary to be the mother of Jesus, but He gave her the freedom to accept or reject the role.
• Mary responded to God's request with obedience, saying, "Behold I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word."
• Mary's acceptance of God's plan led to Jesus' birth.

Mary's Relationship with Jesus

• Mary was exceptionally close to Jesus, carrying Him in her womb for nine months and caring for Him throughout His life.
• Mary was present at Jesus' birth, and she stayed with Him until His death on the cross.
• On the cross, Jesus introduced Mary as our mother, saying, "Behold your mother."

Mary as Our Mother

• Jesus gave Mary to us as our mother, and we can accept her as such.
• Mary listens to our prayers and intercedes on our behalf to Jesus.
• We can ask Mary to pray for us, seeking to love Jesus more and follow Him with all our hearts.

Mary's Appearances

• Mary has appeared to people in various parts of the world, conveying important messages.
• One of her famous appearances is as Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico in 1531.
• Mary appeared to Juan Diego, asking him to build a chapel on Tepeyac Hill.
• She also appeared to three children in Portugal in 1917, known as the Miracle of Fatima.
• Mary asked the children to pray the rosary daily for peace, appearing to them in dazzling white clothes.