“Behold, your mother.”

 

In entrusting His Mother Mary to

the Beloved Disciple from the cross, our Lord is concerned

for much more than her practical living arrangements: He

establishes a relationship between his holy Mother and all

who are united to Him, that is, the Church. We, too, behold

our Mother, for she is the Mother of all who live the new

life of grace. We turn to her especially when we experience

the cross, knowing she is “standing by.” This memorial

teaches us that “growth in the Christian life must be

anchored to the mystery of the cross, to the oblation of

Christ in the Eucharistic banquet, and to the Mother of

the Redeemer and Mother of the redeemed, the Virgin who

makes her offering to God” (Robert Cardinal Sarah).

 

 

O Most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Christ and Mother of the Church,

 With joy and wonder we seek to make our own your Magnificat,

 joining you in your hymn of thankfulness and love.

With you we give thanks to God "whose mercy is from generation to generation."

 

BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, MOTHER OF THE CHURCH

 

PRAY FOR US!