Second, in both places she is called only "the mother of Jesus" and never named. Third, in each instance Jesus addresses his mother as "Woman" (gyne). Fourth, in both cases a "new family" is ...

From the Gospel according to Luke. 2:34-35,51: Simon blessed them and said to Mary his mother: "Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken ...

"Just moments before Jesus took his last breath, finished the work of redemption, and gave up his spirit to his heavenly ...

Thinking about this first appearance of Jesus to his mother Mary should make us ... the Christian community addresses the Mother of the Lord and invites her to rejoice: ‘Regina Caeli, laetare.

While we have many references to Mary in the Gospels, perhaps none is so powerful as Jesus’ words from the Cross. Seeing his mother below, weeping, he asks his beloved disciple John to look ...

Recently, I brought my mother along for a visit ... through their prayer the role that Jesus now assumes. From Simeon’s prayer there is no doubt in his mind: “My eyes have seen your salvation ...