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.

Learn about Mary, the mother of Jesus, her special role, and her response to God's plan. Discover how she was chosen to carry out this incredible task.