MOTHER MARY AT THE CROSS

 

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Mother Mary at the Cross

The deepest theological foundation for Mother Mary's participation in redemption is found at Calvary. Mary stood beneath the Cross; she did not flee from the suffering of her Son. Mother Mary did not understand everything that was happening, yet she remained faithful.

Mary’s suffering is not a second sacrifice alongside Christ’s sacrifice. Rather, her maternal heart is united with the offering of Christ. The Church has traditionally contemplated this mystery as Mary’s participation in the sufferings of the Redeemer.

The Cross therefore reveals something essential about Mary She always subordinated her will to the Will of God. At Bethlehem Mother Mary gave Christ to the world, at the behest of Almighty God.  At Calvary, Mary remained beside Jesus as He gave Himself for the world. 

Through the Resurrection, Christ triumphed over sin and death. Mother Mary's role remains entirely dependent upon this victory. Mary is not the source of redemption. She is Mother who co-operates with the Redeemer.

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Photograph by CN Whittle. With thanks to the mural artist,  Italy