The Mother of Christ

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  Word of God  
 
I am the light of the word.
Jesus; John 8:12
 


The mother of God, the most pure Virgin,
carried the true light in her arms,
and brought him to those who lay in darkness.

 
St. Sophronius of Jerusalem, 7th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
God sent forth his Son, born of a woman.
Galatians 4:4
 


Jesus will be Mary’s son for all ages,
and she, for all ages will be his mother.

 
St. Maximillian Kolbe, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The Holy Spirit will come upon you,
Luke 1:35
 


Because the love of the Holy Spirit burned so ardently in Mary's heart, 

she was able to do wonders in the flesh.

 
Hugh of St. Victor, 12th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
I am the light of the world.
Jesus; John 8:12
 


Mary became the mother of God’s only Son,
who is forever the light of the world.

 
Preface; Roman Liturgy

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Be it done to me according to your word.
Luke 1:38
 


Mary succeeded where Eve failed.

 
St. John Henry Newman, 19th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Standing near the cross of Jesus
was his mother.
John 19:25
 


When the apostles fled, Mary stood before the cross,
and with reverent gaze beheld her Son; she waited,
not for her child’s death, but for the worlds salvation.

 
St. Ambrose, 4th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
God sent his Son, born of a woman.
Galatians 4:4
 


The very creator of Mary was born of Mary!

 
St. Augustine of Hippo, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The mother of Jesus was there.
John 2:1
 


She offers you, along with the grace of her Son,
the refuge of her arms, the tenderness of her embrace.

 
St. Jose Maria Escriva, 20th century

 

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