Who is Mary? - Part one

Mary is the mother of Jesus. She is also considered the Mother of God. Why did the Church declare that Mary was not only the mother of Jesus but also the mother of God. What does the Church mean when it says that Mary is fully human and yet is the Mother of God? Who is this Mary? What do we know about her from the Bible? What do we know about her from a reasonable reflection upon her as mother of Jesus? What might we regard as significant about her relationship to Jesus? What is the difference between the phrase mother of God and God bearer? Is Mary important to Jesus in any way more than just a vehicle for his conception and birth? Is Mary important to believers? Why? How? This program will include all of these and a reflection upon the prayer called the Rosary, especially the prayers dealing directly with Mary. These prayers are indicated by the events in Jesus life: Announcement of Jesus Conception, Visitation to Elizabeth the mother of John the Baptist, The birth of Jesus, the presentation of the infant Jesus in the temple, the finding of the boy Jesus in the Temple.