Mother Mary

• Parents are Joachim and Anne
• Raised in Galilee
• Dedicated to the temple at 3 years old
• Became engaged to Joseph as an adolescent
• Mary was between 12-14 years old when she was called by God
• Mary was given the title Theotokos meaning God bearer.
• Fiat - The "YES" of Mary to God's call
• Mystery of the visitation - Pregnant Mary meeting with her pregnant cousin, Elisabeth.
• Magnificat - Mary's hymn of praise in response to Elisabeth's greeting.
• Most Pure - Mary's purity
• Most Prudent - Helps us with practical reasoning so that we won't make decisions based solely on emotions.
• Most humble - Humility is the foundation for all the other virtues.
• Most faithful - When Mary believed Angel Gabriel. Pray about everything and have faith that God will answer.
• Most devout - Mary's devotion.
• Most Obedient - Mary's obedience towards God's will.
• Most Poor (Simplicity) - Living a modest life.
• Most Patient - Enduring trials with patience.
• Most Sorrowful (Joy) - Endured perpetual sorrow in her life while awaiting Jesus' death. Source of joy.