Why is mary blessed

Christian mothers keep their children away from evil forces that could harm them: violent or abusive adults, undisciplined playmates, and bad television programs, to name a few.

Mary and Joseph took their son Jesus to the synagogue in Nazareth each week in observance of the Sabbath Lk , and they took him to the Temple in Jerusalem once a year for Passover Lk For Mary, regular church attendance was automatic. The gospel says that Jesus was obedient to Mary Lk , which implies that Mary was firm and demanding with her Son. Christian mothers do not let their children do whatever they want, but have high standards for Christian conduct, have a set of house rules, and insist upon them.

When Jesus was crucified, Mary stood at the foot of the Cross and suffered with him Jn She never abandoned her child, even during adulthood, particularly when things were at their worst. This sort of enduring love is exemplary for Christian mothers.

Children get into trouble, sometimes for the right reasons, sometimes not, as children or as adults. Mothers like Mary stand with their children throughout life, especially when things go bad, even if they are unable to alter the course of tragic events, to offer love and support in whatever way they can.

Father Michael Van Sloun is pastor of St. She protects us. She gives us our greatest gift, the author of life, the Messiah, who came and saved us from sin. The Virgin most faithful never fails us. She loves us entirely. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary! Article written by Christian G. Paul Catholic School in Leesburg. All rights reserved. Next Next post: Follow the Leader. Intranet Careers Privacy Contact Us.

She was Jewish, like her son Jesus. Little is known about her childhood and old age, but the Gospels — and in particular the Gospel of Luke — talk about about her motherhood, including her visit with Elizabeth while pregnant Luke , escaping a murderous King Herod with her husband and young child Matthew , and her concern as a mother when Jesus was left behind in Jerusalem at age 12 Luke Catholics pray to Mary , but not because she is a goddess.

They pray to ask her, as the Mother of Christ, to pray with them to God. Devotion to Mary can bring Christians together.

There have been Marian apparitions appearances all over the world, including well known occurrences at Guadalupe, Mexico; Lourdes, France; and Fatima, Portugal. Her first apparition was to St.