Mary, the Mother of Jesus

Mary, the Mother of God

Mary in the New Testament

She is not widely mentioned in the gospels. She is most seen in Luke Without Luke, Mary would not be who she is

today. Facts

Gave birth to Jesus She married Joseph She was a widow She was taken care of by John

Mary in the Non-canonical Texts

Mary was seen as a special woman from birth She was depicted as a tiny woman when she

was young in art. She would give long speeches and was very

smart even before she was able to speak Essentially, Mary was a privileged and special

person in these texts.

Immaculate Conception of Mary

Tradition Mary is seen as pure She was conceived without sin She is the vessel that carried Jesus She was chosen before she was even

conceived. She was not perfect Her parents, Joachim and Anne did sin.

Annunciation

Luke Account Angel 12-14 years old Jewish woman Poor Humble and loving Good woman Betrothed to Joseph

Theotokos

Mary of Israel became Mary the Mother of God

Catholic Church proclaimed this. The word means God-bearer This concept is the reason why she needed to

be understood as sinless and pure. Many Christians do not accept this concept. Catholics do

Munificentissimus Deus

The Assumption of Mary There no pronouncement as whether she

died or not. Body and Soul into heaven Proclaimed in 1950 It is a perfect teaching. It is infallible A Catholic MUST believe this to be

considered Catholic

Apparitions of Mary

Virgin of Guadalupe Our Lady of Fatima Medjugorje