Jesus and the Marian Devotions

• The annunciation story highlights the role of Mary in our salvation history as the mother of God.
• Nazareth, Galilee - Mary's hometown and Jesus' birthplace.
• Mediatrix - The role Mary plays in our relationship with Jesus.
• Elizabeth and Zechariah - Mary's cousin and her husband
• Ann and Joachim - Mary's parents.
• The title "Holy Mary" means Mary is whole and pure.
• She is addressed as the "Mother of God" as the one who gave birth to Jesus.
• • CCC 2167 - She whom the almighty “full of grace” responds by offering her whole being: Behold I am handmaid of the Lord: let it be done to me according to your word.
• Mary's obedience manifested her deep faith.
• Respect women, be gender sensitive, respect our mother, and learn to trust God.
• Angel Gabriel visited her on the sixth month.
• Magnificat - Mary's song
• An ideal mother is loving, prayerful, thoughtful, energetic, sweet, courageous, rolemodel, gentle, faithful, and truthful.