Feb 22, 2025 · Witnessing the crucifixion of Jesus was surely one of the most painful moments in Mary’s life. Her love for Him endured through unimaginable suffering, yet she remained steadfast. These verses invite us to reflect on the depth of love that withstands trials and challenges.

4 days ago · her eyes meeting and holding. the gaze of the One preparing to die. Mary fell to her knees. and broke open her treasure, massaging the fragrant oil into his feet, and wiping them with her hair. Mary kept her eyes on his, as a collective sigh arose, followed by a bitter criticism, an attempt to disqualify her action. Mary’s tense shoulders ...

Mary’s love for Jesus extends beyond the immediate, encompassing a willingness to support and respect his divine calling. In this moment of finding Jesus in the temple, we see the complexity of Mary’s emotions and the depth of her love.

Mary of Bethany, a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, is a profound biblical example of love for Jesus. Her actions and interactions with Jesus are recorded in the Gospels, providing insight into her deep affection and reverence for Him.

Oct 29, 2024 · In her life, Mary embodies all that it means to be a follower of Christ: humility, faith, courage, and above all, love. She points us toward her Son and reminds us that no matter how difficult life may become, God's grace is always with us.

May 30, 2017 · Saint Louis de Montfort highlights the ten principal virtues of Mary that we should strive to imitate: her deep humility, lively faith, blind obedience, unceasing prayer, constant self-denial, surpassing purity, ardent love, heroic patience, angelic kindness, and heavenly wisdom.

Jan 15, 2025 · Here are some of the reasons why we love and honour Mary from our hearts. First, when we love Mary we are pleasing to God himself. The person who loved Mary most is God himself. The Triune God’s relationship with Mary is so special. To begin with, the Father chose her from eternity to be the Mother of His Son Jesus Christ.

In between two tragic developments of opposition against Jesus in Mark 14:1-2 and 10-11 we have the contrast presented in Mary’s anointing of Jesus. Jesus receives this act of devotion, defends its high purpose, and establishes its significance for perpetuity.

Jan 2, 2025 · It is Mary the Mother of God who silently carries the flaming love of the Sacred Heart within her and then gives birth to Him. She knows the depths of God’s love in ways the rest of us cannot imagine, but she does not keep His love to herself.

Mar 7, 2025 · Vatican II tells us that Mary “faithfully persevered in her union with her Son unto the cross, where she stood, in keeping with the divine plan, grieving exceedingly with her only begotten Son, uniting herself with a maternal heart with His sacrifice, and lovingly consenting to the immolation of this Victim which she herself had brought forth ...