The Mother of Christ

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The Holy Spirit will come upon you,
Luke 1:35
 


Because the love of the Holy Spirit burned so ardently in Mary's heart, 

she was able to do wonders in the flesh.

 
Hugh of St. Victor, 12th century

 
 
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I am the light of the world.
Jesus; John 8:12
 


Mary became the mother of God’s only Son,
who is forever the light of the world.

 
Preface; Roman Liturgy

 
 
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Be it done to me according to your word.
Luke 1:38
 


Mary succeeded where Eve failed.

 
St. John Henry Newman, 19th century

 
 
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Standing near the cross of Jesus
was his mother.
John 19:25
 


When the apostles fled, Mary stood before the cross,
and with reverent gaze beheld her Son; she waited,
not for her child’s death, but for the worlds salvation.

 
St. Ambrose, 4th century

 
 
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God sent his Son, born of a woman.
Galatians 4:4
 


The very creator of Mary was born of Mary!

 
St. Augustine of Hippo, 5th century

 
 
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The mother of Jesus was there.
John 2:1
 


She offers you, along with the grace of her Son,
the refuge of her arms, the tenderness of her embrace.

 
St. Jose Maria Escriva, 20th century

 
 
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Blessed is she who believed.
Luke 1:45
 


Through Mary, streams of grace flowed down upon us.

 
St. Faustina Kowalska, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The virgin's name was Mary.
Luke 1:27
 


The world,
being unworthy to receive the son of God directly
from the hands of the Father...
He gave his Son to Mary for the world to receive him from her.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 

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