Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

 

"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

  Being a mom is an incredible and often times overwhelming experience.  Most days, my children call me “Mom.”  When they need a special favor, I suddenly become “Mommy” again.  When annoyed with me, they refer to me as “Mother.”  When my kids were still in school, I was known as Theresa’s Mom or Maria’s Mom, etc.   All these variations mean the same thing—I  am forever bonded with my children in a way no one else will ever be.  

  I wonder how incredible it must have been for Mary the first time Jesus said, “Ma-Ma.”  Imagine the joy she may have felt when someone would point to her and say, “That’s Jesus’ Mom!”  I imagine it would make Mary smile. 

  Over the centuries, the Church has given Mary many titles.  Today we celebrate Mary, Mother of God.  It is a title unique to Mary for all Eternity.  I believe it is a very loving gesture to begin each year honoring the special bond between Mary and Jesus.  Today let us join our many voices as we collectively point towards Mary and say, “Look, that’s Jesus’ Mom!”  I imagine that Jesus’ smile will be as big as Mary’s!

-Susan