The Mother of Christ

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  Word of God  
 
He shall be called Son of the Most High.
Luke 1:32
 


The first human creature permitted to discover Christ
was Mary.

 
'Redemptoris Mater'

 
 
  Word of God  
 
I live by faith in the Son of God
who loved me and gave himself for me.
Galatians 2:20
 


The Savior of all willed to be born of the Virgin Mary
in order that he might give to all who were born to death
the power to be reborn to life.

 
Bl. Gueric of Igny, 12th century

 
 
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Blessed are you among women
and blessed is the fruit of your womb.
Luke 1:42
 


Mary was so pure, so full of grace,
that God could use her very life
to give life to his Son, Jesus.

 
Bl. Teresa of Calcutta, 20th century

 
 
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Mary set out
and traveled to the hill country in haste.
Luke 1:39
 


Go in haste to give the joy of loving,
the joy of sharing,
for you have received not to keep but to share.

 
Bl. Teresa of Calcutta, 20th century

 
 
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I am a rose of Sharon,
a lily of the valley.

Song of Songs 2:1
 


Eve was a thorn fastening death upon all;
Mary is a rose giving the heritage of salvation back to all.

 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century

 
 
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The kingdom of heaven
is like treasure hidden in a field.
Matthew 13:44
 


Mary is this field,
in which Jesus Christ, the treasure of God the Father,
is hid.

 
St. Bonaventure, 13th century

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


May the Virgin Mary,
who experienced beside her divine Son
every phase of his mission on earth,
help us to welcome with faith, the gift of Easter,
and make us faithful and joyful witnesses of the risen Lord.

 
His Holiness, Benedict XVI

 
 
  Word of God  
 
A sword will pierce through your own soul.
Luke 2:35
 


Mary preserved her union with her Son
even to the Cross.

 
'Redemptoris Mater'

 

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