Motherhood of Mary and the Church

Gospel Thoughts

*Ordinary Season : 10th Week - Monday*

*Our Lady, Mary the Mother of the Church*

*GOSPEL -  Jn 19:25-34*

*FIRST READING - Gen 3:9-15, 20*

*Motherhood of Mary and the Church*

*1) Mary as Mother*

The Gospel of the Day calls us to reflect about the Motherhood of Mary in different angles

Motherhood of Mary is not restricted to one person or one area. Her Motherhood covers almost all the areas of Christian life and Christian faith 

*2) The different areas of the Motherhood of Mary*

*A) Mary the Mother of Jesus*

Here we see the Motherhood of Mary towards Jesus. Mary as Mother gave birth to Jesus and Mary becomes the Mother of Jesus

*B) Mary, Mother of the Apostles*

The Motherhood of Mary we see in this context in two places 

First of all at the foot of the Cross, when the beloved disciple took Mary into his arms as His Mother

Secondly in the Upper room after the resurrection of Jesus, where Mary becomes the instrument of bringing all the Apostles together and strengthening them in their faith and commitment

*C) Mary, Mother of the Disciples*

This group becomes larger than the Apostles. 

When people started to follow Jesus, the number of the Followers become more and to all of them Mary became an inspiration. 

*D) Mary Mother of the Church*

Today we recognise Mary as the Mother of the Church. 

She is really a great Mother, who takes care of the Church and under her guidance, the Church is safe and growing 

*E) Mary Mother of the Family*

In the Litany of Mary, we invoke Mary as the Queen of the Family. 

More than a queen, she is the Mother of our family, who guides us in our family commitments

*F) Mary, Mother of the Universe*

Motherhood of Mary also extends to the entire universe. 

She is also the Mother of the entire universe. 

*3) The Need of the Mother*

No one can come into this world with out a Mother. 

Like wise, Mary our Mother is very much necessary in our life 

Without her presence our journey towards heaven becomes difficult and incomplete. 

As a Mother she guides us, protects us, saves us, encourages us, loves us, corrects us and motivates us to follow Jesus 

*4) How do i experience the Motherhood of Mary?*

Mary as Mother is always with us 

How do I accept the Motherhood of Mary in my life? 

Being with Mary will always be a great blessing in, continuing our mission 

Mary our Mother pray for us

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*