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Virgin Mary
Quick ideas about the Virgin Mary. Her virginity, divine motherhood, and place in Christian life.
Español1. Who is the Virgin Mary?
Mary is the Mother of Jesus Christ, true God and true man. For this reason Christians call her Mother of God. She is also our mother in the order of grace.
2. What does her virginity mean?
It means that Mary conceived Jesus without the intervention of man, by the power of the Holy Spirit. The Church also confesses that she remained virgin before, during, and after the birth of Christ.
3. Why did God want Mary to be virgin?
Because the origin of Jesus is divine, and because God wanted to fill His Mother with every gift fitting to her mission. Her virginity also shows her total dedication to God.
4. Is Mary important for Christians?
Very much. She leads us to Christ, protects us as a mother, teaches humility and faith, and intercedes for us. True devotion to Mary always strengthens love for Jesus.
5. What does Scripture say?
The Gospel presents Mary as the Virgin who conceives by the Holy Spirit, as the Mother of the Lord, and as the woman who faithfully accepts God's will. Christians contemplate her in the mysteries of Christ's life.
6. How can one honor Mary?
By imitating her virtues, praying with confidence, saying the Rosary, celebrating her feasts, and asking her help to love Jesus more faithfully.