The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 132: Mary Mother of the Church

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May 12, 2023
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INSIGHT

Mary's Unique Role in the Church

  • Mary's role as Mother of the Church flows directly from her union with Christ's mission.
  • She models faith and charity as the Church's spiritual mother in the order of grace.
ANECDOTE

Jesus’ Last Words Entrust Mary

  • Jesus's last words on the cross gave Mary to John and John became her son.
  • This act signifies Mary as spiritual mother to all believers who are beloved disciples.
INSIGHT

Mary Given to All Believers

  • From the cross, Jesus entrusts Mary as mother to every believer spiritually.
  • This signifies Mary's motherhood extends to all the Church's members in grace.
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