Role of Mary, As the Mother of the Church

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season : 10th Week :  Monday*

*Mary, Mother of the Church - Feast*

*Gospel : Jn 19:25-34*

*First Reading : Gen 3:9-15, 20*

*Role of Mary, As the Mother of the Church*

*1) Jesus hands over His Mother and the Mother of the Church*

In today's Gospel we see a beautiful scene where Jesus hands over His Mother to the care of His beloved disciple, John 

And the Gospel says *from that hour the disciple took her into his home.*

In other Words she became the Mother of the Church 

*2) Mary takes care of the Church, as she took care of Jesus*

As Mary took care of Jesus, so now she takes care of the Church, which is the bride of Jesus 

One of the missions of Mary today is to take care of the Church and to protect it from all harm. So that the mission of her Son, Jesus, could be continued in building the Kingdom of God here on Earth 

*3) The apparitions of Mary*

The thousands of Apparitions of Mary, in the History of the Church, clearly shows the involvement of Mary in the Life of the Church 

As a faithful and loving Mother, she is always found with the pilgrim Church, in assisting her, towards the right goal 

In every apparition, she warns, guides and shows the right path, which the faithful and her children should take in achieving the right purpose of Life 

*4) The Rosary*

The Rosary is one of the powerful instruments of our Blessed Mother 

Mary, has given this instrument as a weapon to fight against the devil and the evil forces 

Since she loves her children so much, she has given us this instrument so that we can fight against all that goes against mission of the Church 

*5) The Intercession of Mother Mary*

The intercession of our blessed Mother is very powerful 

Since she is our Mother, and the Mother of the Church, we as children feel very comfortable to ask her help at any moment and especially at the moment of crisis

We intercede through the Rosary, and through the Noven and also through our personal prayer. 

Our Mother is always ready to help us at any moment

*6) The Protection of Mary*

The protection of Mary is very powerful 

Those who are under her care, will never be lost, because she protects always her children

The protection of our Mother has helped the Church and the people of God to continue the mission of the Lord, even today in various ways

How about my responsibility as a faithful child of Mother Mary, in my day today life? 

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*