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- We are reminded that God is fond of surprising his people in big and small ways. And he shows us Mary as an example of someone so open to those surprises that she became the very Mother of God. Mary is at the heart of the Christmas celebration, a model of both action and contemplation.
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Mary is at the heart of the Christmas celebration, a model of both action and contemplation. When God became flesh, became one of us, he took on that flesh through this young woman with a spirit open to surprise and wonder and possibility.
After Mary understands what is to be done, and her role in this divine plan, she humbly identifies herself as a bond servant of the Lord. She commits her life to fulfilling his plan exactly as the Lord has called her to fulfill.
Dec 31, 2019 · When Mary delivered Jesus it was the start of her hands-on motherhood helping prepare Jesus for his earthly mission, but it was also the realization of God’s promise that she will conceive by the Holy Spirit and bear his son. Her job was far from over, but the beginning had ended.
Dec 9, 2023 · Mary's role in the Christmas story unfolds in the Gospels of Luke and Matthew, providing rich insights into the cultural context of her time. During the period of Christ's birth, the societal norms and expectations surrounding women were deeply entrenched.
Dec 20, 2023 · 1. Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Outside of Jesus, of course, you could argue that Mary is the most important human player in the Nativity story. She plays an important role not just because of her evident righteousness and faith but because God chose her to carry the Christ child for humanity.
Dec 6, 2023 · Mary, as the mother of Jesus, played a central role in the unfolding of God’s plan for salvation. By treasuring these events, Mary acknowledged the handiwork of God in her life and in the world.
