Marian Devotion

According to the Gospel of John, during Jesus' crucifixion, he entrusted his mother Mary to the care of his disciple John. This passage can be found in John 19:25-27 , which reads: "Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, 'Woman, here is your son,' and to the disciple, 'Here is your mother.' From that time on, this disciple took her into his home." There are a few different layers to this passage and what it means, so let's break it down. First, it's important to understand the cultural context. In Jewish culture, it was common for children to take care of their parents in old age, and for extended family members to take in widows who needed support. So when Jesus entrusts Mary to John, he is essentially ensuring that she will be taken care of after his death. But there's also a...

Biblical references to Mother Mary at the foot of the cross during Jesus' cruxification. The Bible is filled with stories and references to the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, and one of the most significant and touching moments in his story is the crucifixion. During this time, Jesus was crucified on a cross, and the presence of his mother, Mary, is depicted in several passages of the New Testament. The first biblical reference to Mary at the foot of the cross can be found in the Gospel of John. In John 19:25-27, it says, "Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, 'Woman, here is your son,' and to the disciple, 'Here is your mother.' From that time on, this disciple took her into his home." This passage is often referred to as "The Word of Relationship" and it highlights the strong...