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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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What is the significance of Mary's and Jesus' hidden life?
If Mary and Jesus had a hidden life, how could be know what it was? It would have been hidden.
Who is the Virgin Mary depicted with a crown of stars and standing on the moon?
The only logical physical object that can be clothed with the SUN, with the MOON at its "feet" and "crowned" with 12 STARS is EARTH. In other words the Virgin represents OUR MOTHER EARTH.
Roman Catholic AnswerThe woman, in the book of Revelation, is both the Virgin Mary, and those of whom she is a "type" (in the Bible, people and events often foreshadow others: Moses is a "type" of Jesus; the Ark of the Covenant is a "type" of the Blessed Virgin Mary, etc.): the woman also represents the faithful of Israel and the Church.In no Biblical exegesis have I have heard of the "woman" representing the earth, although I suppose a case could be made for it, however all the Church fathers and the Church have always taught the traditional interpretation I have mentioned above.
from The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible, published with ecclesiastical approval, introduction, commentaries, and notes: Nihil obstat: Rev. Msgr. J. Warren Holleran, S.T.D., Imprimatur: Most Rev. George Niederauer, published by Ignatius Press, 2010
Note on Rev. 12:1-6
The woman of Revelation 12 is both an individual person and a collective symbol. She is Mary, the Mother of the Messiah and the spiritual mother of his disciples (Jn 19:26-27). But she also represents the faithful of Israel, crying out for the Messiah (Rev 12:2), as well as the Church, attacked by the devil for witnessing to Jesus (12:17). The depiction of the woman is rich in biblical symbolism....
What is the name of Jesus' mother?
For clarification, Jesus had no spiritual mother. His earthly mother's name was Mary.
Roman Catholic AnswerThe Blessed Virgin Mary is Jesus' Mother, and thus was formally titled the "Mother of God" at the Council of Ephesus in 431 A.D.When is Mother Mary's Assumption and who is the Pope who declared it?
The Assumption of Mary is the celebration of her being lifted body and soul (Assumed) into Heaven by Jesus Christ at the completion of her earthly life, and the Feast Day celebrating this is August 15th. This was declared as Dogma by Pope Pius XII in 1950. As a note, things aren't declared Dogma until their is a widespread disbelief in them; the Assumption of Mary is a belief that's been held by Christians since at least the 3rd Century.
How does the Catholic Church authenticate apparitions of Mary?
Marian apparitions are authenticated using the details of the event. The apparition would need to have given a message which is consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic church. Additionally, evidence of a miracle is often required.
How do you know that September 8 is the birthday of Mary?
Nothing in the Bible talks about the birthday of Mary. The first reference is an apocryphal text circa 145 AD. However, the Roman Catholic Church has established September 8 as the celebration date for the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin.
What are the characteristics of Mary the mother of Jesus?
Mary was a faithful spiritually minded woman and one God felt he could trust with the extremely serious assignment of conceiving, bearing, and raising His Son on earth.(Luke 1:26-38) She endured hardships in her life, but carefully followed the Mosaic Law and showed devotion to God despite difficulties. (Luke 2:22-24) (Leviticus 12:6-8)
(Matthew 2:13-15) She and Joseph had at least five other children(Matthew 13:55, 56) besides Jesus, so Mary was a very busy woman, attending the Passover in Jerusalem each year, with Joseph, even though it was not required (a round-trip of nearly 190 miles)(Luke 2:41)so showing her appreciation for spiritual things and family activities .
Mary, apparently, also became a widow at some point, as Joseph is noticeably absent from any commentary given after the Passover when Jesus was 12. (Luke 2:41-43+51) (Mark 6:3) Then, ultimately, Mary witnessed the death of her son, Jesus. Understanding to some degree the purpose of his death (Matthew 20:28, John 3:16)and being comforted by his love for her (John 19:26, 27) must have helped, but the pain was undoubtedly intense. Through all the confusion, pain and hardship in her life,however, Mary remained loyal to God and a faithful Christian sister, even after Jesus' death and resurrection (Acts 1:13, 14).
How many children did Virgin Mary and Joseph have what is the number?
Mary had only one child - Jesus. There are some references in scripture to 'brothers and sisters' of Our Lord but that refers to cousins and was a common expression at the time.
What is the representation of Christ supported by the Virgin Mary?
The icon is called the 'Pieta,' because Mary is mourning the Death of her Son.
When do Catholics believe that Mary died?
Catholics do not believe that Mary died: rather, they believe she was assumed into Heaven and crowned as its Queen by God when the time came for her to no longer live on Earth.
Mary may have died a natural death and then her body was assumed into Heaven a short time later. Both of these beliefs are acceptable to the Catholic Church.
When were the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary born?
Unfortunately this information is not known. The story of Mary's birth and details about her aging parents, Joachim and Anne, come from apocryphal writings known as the Protevangelium of James the Lesser that was written by an unknown author in about 150 AD.
Did God give power and authority to the Virgin Mary?
No, God gave no specific power or authority to Mary.
Virgin Mary appear true or false?
True, the Virgin Mary appeared in many different parts of the world, including, Portugal, France, Mexico, Russia, etc.
Where is the mother of Jesus buried?
There are two views in the Catholic Church.
1.) Mary, at the end of her years on earth, was taken body and soul into heaven.
2.) Mary died and a short time later, after her burial, her body was assumed into Heaven and reunited with her soul.
Either belief is acceptable and not specified in the Doctrine of the Assumption.
Both Jerusalem and Ephesus claim they have the tomb of Mary but there is no evidence to support either.
Another Answer:
The Orthodox Church teaches that the Virgin Mary died and then was assumed bodily into Heaven, which means that her tomb is empty. Her tomb still exists to this day and is located in the Old City of Jerusalem.
How powerful is Mother Mary when envoked in an exorcism?
The Devil trembles in fear at the name of Mary. He can say what he wants about Our Lord but is forbidden from saying anything derogatory about His Mother Mary.
Is it true that there is a light in the shape of an embryo in the abdomen of Our Lady of Guadalupe?
Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared in Mexico as the pregnant Mother of God to Saint Juan Diego, a Chicemeca Indian, on December 9, 10 and 12, 1531. She left a Miraculous Image of her appearance on his cactus fiber cloak, or "tilma", which still exists today for all to see in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City.
She is portrayed as being pregnant. But witnesses say that on April 24, 2007, the same day that abortion was legalized in Mexico City, a bright light in the shape of an embryo is said to have been seen on Our Lady of Guadalupe's image at the belly. The light is no longer present.
How did Mary mother of Jesus respond to God?
When the angel appeared to her, she responded with "Be it done unto me according to thy word." (from KJV)
What is it called when Virgin Mary was touched by the archangel?
The appearance of the Angel Gabriel to Mary to tell her she had been chosen to be the mother of God is called the Annunciation.
What did Blessed Virgin Mary give to Saint Simon Stock?
What is Mary the best image of?
Mary was absolutely the best image of a good and faithful servant. Not only was she obedient to God but the bible says she put his Word into her heart to ponder.
Where is the original picture of Our Lady of Guadalupe?
The miraculous image is on display at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City.
When was Holy Assumption of the Virgin Mary Church created?
Holy Assumption of the Virgin Mary Church was created in 1881.
Did the Blessed Virgin Mary give birth vaginally?
Yes, Mary gave birth in the normal way but it is the belief of Catholics that she did not suffer the normal pains of childbirth.
