Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
John 19:25-34

Woman, behold, your son

By entrusting John to Mary, and Mary to John, Jesus was designating Mary as the spiritual mother of all Christians. Although, literally Jesus wanted John, the beloved disciple to take care of Mary, ensuring her well-being after his death, Jesus was referring more of Mary as the Mother of the new family, the Church. Mary's new role as the mother of the Church would be her constant intercession for all believers. As Jesus was a gift of God to us through Mary, Jesus wanted Mary to be his gift to us through John the beloved disciple.

Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us

Fr. Georges sac