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Virgin Mary
Mary was the wife of Joseph and the mother of Jesus Christ, who was conceived within her by the Holy Spirit when she was a virgin. She is often called the “Virgin Mary,”. She was born in Jerusalem, the daughter of Joachim and Ann. In the Catholic faith, her feast day is celebrated on September 8.
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When was Society of the Sisters of Saint Ursula of the Blessed Virgin created?
Society of the Sisters of Saint Ursula of the Blessed Virgin was created in 1606.
What did Simeon tell Mother Mary?
"This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too."
Where did lady Mary meet Mr fox?
Lady Mary met Mr. Fox in the novel "The Fox," written by D.H. Lawrence. Their encounter takes place at the remote farm where Lady Mary lives, highlighting themes of desire and social dynamics. The meeting sets the stage for the complex relationship that unfolds between the characters throughout the story.
Who is the apostle or disciple that went to Ephesus with Mary mother of Jesus?
Saint John the Apostle was the person appointed by Our Lord to care for his mother.
Why did Father Hidalgo use the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe to inspire Mexicans in their revolt?
At the time, the only thing common to all people on New Spain was religion, so it was a logical choice. Also, the virgin has always been looked up to as an insipring symbol, the image gave the people hope toward wining the revolt and pushing towards freedom.
What does Mary oliver's crossing the swamp say about life?
Life (the swamp) is a struggle. Though difficult at times, life's struggles ultimately lead to a greater existence. These struggles do not leave us hopeless nor disheartened, but result in accomplishment. They are the foundation for new life, growth, and progression within individuals who encounter extreme or harsh struggles.
-S.K. (ap English student)
What is the name of Joseph's wife before he married the Virgin Mary?
To the best of our knowledge, Mary was the first wife of Joseph. If he had been previously married, there is nothing in either scripture nor tradition to confirm this.
What is the biography of the Virgin Mary before Jesus?
Little reliable information exists about the life of Mary before she gave birth to Jesus. Catholic Tradition says that her parents were named Anne and Joachim and she was probably an only child, being born fairly late in Anne's life. Wwe know that she traveled from Nazareth to near Jesusalem to help her cousin Elizabeth in her late stages of pregnancy with John the Baptist. She was betrothed to Joseph and married him. They traveled the 90 miles from Nazareth to Bethlehem to register in the census in the ancestral home of Joseph. It was there that Jesus was born.
What does Our Lady of Perpetual Help offer?
Our Lady of Perpetual Help is a means of paying homage, respect and reaching out to the Virgin Mary. She offers a place of hope, solace, strength and courage to Christian believers.
Where was Saint Elizabeth mother of Jesus born?
The Blessed Virgin Mary is the Mother of Our Lord Jesus, not St. Elizabeth. St. Elizabeth is the mother of St. John the Baptist.
Mary was probably born in Jerusalem, as her father was a priest in the temple.
When was I'm Like a Virgin Losing a Child created?
I'm Like a Virgin Losing a Child was created on 2006-10-14.
Why did Jesus never call Mary mother?
Because He did not want us to worship her or to look at her as though she was a goddess.
Luke
11:27 And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed [is] the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked.
11:28 But he said, Yea rather, blessed [are] they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
Matthew
2:46 While he yet talked to the people, behold, [his] mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.
12:47 Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee.
12:48 But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?
12:49 And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!
12:50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
Catholic AnswerJesus is using all due respect and love for His mother. She plays a very important part in the economy of salvation. After all, we would not have been saved were it not for her "Fiat" at the Annunciation, when the Archangel, Gabriel, asked her to bear the Son of God, and she replied, "Fiat" - Be it done to me according to your word. She is replacing Eve, who as mother of the entire human race, gave us only sin and death. Mary, in her humble obedience, is granting to the entire human race grace and salvation. Jesus acknowledges this role for her, and gives her to all of us, through the apostle, John, as our mother. She is the "woman" who gives the world its Savior who will crush the head of Satan (Gen. 3:15). Remember that the language you are reading in the Bible is a translation of another language that is recording a culture that is over twenty centuries removed from our own. You can not color the word "woman" with the way it is used on the television in the twenty-first century and expect to understand what Jesus is saying.Do you have to go to Mass again if you went to Christmas Mass on Saturday?
Blessed Virgin Mary appeared repeatedly beginning in 1981?
Among the many claims of the appearance of the Virgin Mary is one that occurred at Medjugorje in 1981 and regularly afterwards. The appearances of the Virgin Mary to six visionaries in Medjugorje since 1981 have been promoted and carried on even in the parish church despite the opposition of Bishops Zanic and Peric. There are online requests for donations to help the church funds at Medjugorje.
The Catholic Church has described these claims as a 'hoax'. See Related links.
What did the Virgin Mary do at Fatima?
She appeared to 3 children and gave them 3 secrets.
The 1st secret was a vision of Hell.
The 2nd was to tell the children that the 1st world war would end but if people carried on offending God and if Russia would not convert then another, worse one would start, and Russia would spread its errors throughout the world. She requested that Russia be consecrated to her Immaculate Heart.
The 3rd secret is about the persecution of the church and the assasination attempt of Pope John Paul ll.
Does the Virgin Mary represent Puerto Rico?
Yes, under the title of Our Lady of Divine Providence, Mary is a patron saint of Puerto Rico. The other patron saint of Puerto Rico is saint John the Baptist.
Why is the Annunciation on March 25?
Because it is exactly 9 months before Christmas Day. So it is 9 months before the birth of Christ, which is the typical length of a pregnancy.
What are the origins in Sacred Scripture of the Hail Mary and some reasons for praying it?
I. Origin in Scripture
The essence of this prayer can be found in the Gospel of Luke at the annunciation of the archangel Gabriel to Mary, and Mary's visit to Elizabeth.
Haile thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with thee: Blessed art thou among women. (Luke 1:28, 1611 KJV)
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruite of thy wombe." (Luke 1:42, 1611 KJV)
A. Holy Mary, mother of God
This segment of the prayer is very fitting when one continues reading Luke and reflects on Elizabeth's words:
And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to mee? (Luke 1:43, 1611 KJV)
Just as Elizabeth greeted Mary as the mother of my Lord, those who pray the Hail Mary follow Elizabeth's lead and greet Mary in a similar way, namely as mother of God.
B. Pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death
Asking someone to pray for oneself is very common in the Christian community. Many examples of Christians praying for each other can be found. For example, pray one for another, that yee may be healed: the effectuall fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. (James 5:16, 1611 KJV)
Indeed, the Old Testament is replete with many examples of righteous women whose fervent prayers were answered, such as Sarah, Rachel, Leah, Deborah, Esther, etc. Theologians have frequently explained how the righteousness of these women were foreshadowings of righteousness that would be found in Mary who, through her prayer life and perfect cooperation with God the Holy Spirit (cf. Lk 1:35) participated in a most unique way in salvation history (cf. Jn 1:14)
II. Fittingness of the Prayer
A. Fulfillment of Scripture
In a very basic sense, when Christians pray the Hail Mary, they are making real what Scripture already foretold in Mary's own words:
for behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. (Luke 1:48, 1611 KJV)
Thus by meditating and contemplating the meaning of Gabriel and Elizabeth's words to Mary, Blessed art thou among women, Mary's prophecy in Scripture is fulfilled. Moreover, the contemplative who enters into the prayer of the Hail Mary also comes to a more balanced perspective of understanding her role in salvation history.
B. Honor Thy Mother
Perhaps one of the best ways we can follow the Commandment of honoring our mothers and fathers is by asking them to pray for us. A Christian may ask, in what sense is Mary my mother? Why would I ask her to pray for me like I would ask my blood mother? Indeed, when the Christian places himself or herself at the foot of the Cross, as it were, he or she receives a gentle, intimate, and personal invitation from Jesus to hear His words deep within his or her heart: Behold, thy mother. (John 19:27, 1611 KJV)
Over the millenia, theologians have pointed out that just as these words were spoken to the beloved disciple John, so too does Jesus speak these words to beloved disciple, every Christian - Behold, thy mother.
Thus, because Jesus commended Mary to every Christian as his or her mother, every Christian has recourse to her motherly love and motherly prayers.
C. Greete Marie, who bestowed much labour on us
In his small book The Secret of the Rosary, St. Louis de Montfort encourages little children to pray the Rosary in a section entitled A Rosebud. Because each Hail Mary begins with a greeting to Mary, he concludes by reminding the reader of St. Paul's words to the Romans:
Greete Marie, who bestowed much labour on us. (Romans 16:6, 1611 KJV)
Here there are two possibilities: either St. Paul is exhorting a greeting to Mary, the mother of God, or he is exhorting a greeting to another Mary. However, it may be pointed out that if the labors of another Mary merit a greeting, then how much more soshould the labors of the Virgin Mary merit a greeting? She whose labors gave birth to the Savior of the world (cf. Lk 2:1-14), she whose labors included perfect conformity to Christ's will (cf. Jn 2:5), and she whose labors included suffering united to her Son's in a most intense and unique way (cf. Lk 2:35).
REFERENCES
The Bible Museum. The Bible: 1611 King James Version: 1st Edition, 1st Printing, (GoodYear, AZ: The Bible Museum, 2006).
Barbour, M. trans. The Secret of the Rosary by Saint Louis De Montfort, (Bay Shore, N.Y.: Montfort Publications, 1954).
How did Our Lady of Fatima become a saint?
Our Lady of Fatima was always a Saint, because she is the Virgin Mary.
