Mother Of The Messiah

The Blessed Mother - The Virgin Mary - Mother of God - some of the most common names for Mary of Nazareth. She was the one chosen by God to bring Jesus into the world by natural, human birth. She would become a mom...

Christians around the world, have turned to Mary for her divine intercession to her Son, Jesus. That's a heavenly thing, no doubt about that - BUT, in having this child, who was already King, Messiah, The Anointed One - did Mary just let Jesus fin for Himself? After all - He was of God, Himself. NO. She had her baby boy and loved Him before He came into the world - as mother's do. She nourished Him, taught Him, soothed Him, cuddled Him, scolded Him, but above all - loved Him. She did "Mom things" that come natural to being a mother. So, in that respect - she was "Mom".

Jesus came into this world as a flesh and blood human being. Because of this Jesus needed what every other baby needs. As He grew He required the guidance, care and love of His mother. Mary was in the heavenly plan long before she gave birth to Jesus.

...to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin's name was MARY. Upon arriving, the angel said to her:
"Rejoice, O highly favored daughter! The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women."
Luke 1:27, 28

Mary became frightened. First, an angel appears to her, then she finds out she was chosen by God to bring a child into the world - and not just ANY child!

She was deeply troubled by his words, and wondered what his greeting meant. The angel went on to say to her:
"Do not fear, MARY. You have found favor with God. You shall conceive and bear a son and give Him the name Jesus. Great will be His dignity and He will be called Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of David His father. He will rule over the house of Jacob forever and His reign will be without end."
Luke 1:29 - 33

From that moment on Mary's life was not her own. She accepted God's will with a humble reply...

MARY said, "I am the servant of the Lord. Let it be done to me as you say." With that the angel left her.
Luke 1:38

And with that - Mary will become a new mother...

She gave birth to her first-born son and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the place where travelers lodged.
Luke 2:7

There were shepherds in that locality, living in the fields and keeping night watch by turns over their flocks.
Luke 2:8

An angel appeared to the shepherds announcing to them the good news:
"This day in David's city a savior has been born to you, the Messiah and Lord."
Luke 2:11

When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to one another:
"Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this event which the Lord has made known to us." They went in haste and found MARY and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger; once they saw, they understood what had been told to them concerning this child.
Luke 2:15 - 17 MARY treasured all these things and reflected on them in her heart.
Luke 2:19

The child's father and MOTHER were marveling at what was being said about Him. Simeon blessed them and said to MARY His mother: "This child is destined to be the downfall and the rise of many in Israel, a sign that will be opposed and you yourself shall be pierced with a sword - so that the thoughts of many hearts may be laid bare."
Luke 2:33 - 35

As presented in Luke 2:41-52 Jesus' parents, MARY and Joseph, would go annually to Jerusalem for the feast of the Passover.When Jesus was twelve years old, as their custom, they took Jesus with them for the feast. Jesus remained in Jerusalem, unknown to Mary and Joseph . His parents thought He was in the midst of their relatives and acquaintances, therefore, they had journeyed a full day and while searching for Him as they traveled.

Now imagine a mother's onset of panic when her child is nowhere to be found! Mary and Joseph returned to Jerusalem and found Jesus on the third day in the temple. He was in the center of teachers, observant of them as they spoke and in turn, and asking questions of His own.

All who heard Him were amazed at His intelligence and His answers.
Luke 2:47

When His parents saw Him they were astonished, and His mother said to him: "Son, why have you done this to us? You see that your father and I have been searching for you in sorrow."
He said to them: "Why did you search for me? Did you not know I had to be in my Father's house?" But they did not grasp what He had said to them.Luke 2:48 - 50

He went down with them then, and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. His mother meanwhile kept all these things in memory.
Luke 2:51

As parents, MARY and Joseph were alarmed by Jesus' disappearance for three days - what mother and father wouldn't be?!!! However, Jesus' response to them was quite matter-of-fact in supporting His whereabouts. MARY, on the other hand, was taking silent notice to this special child she gave birth to. Indeed, she knew He was the Son Of God from the very beginning, but she was also human in her love as a mother toward Him. He was her "baby" by all natural aspects. But Jesus was growing in strength and wisdom. MARY's child, her son, her baby, her boy, her family member in every sense of a human description is over powered by the very reason He was sent to earth. MARY starts to realize the task at hand that she must distinguish between... her purpose of being assigned this child by birth, and the attachment thereof, yet also ultimately knowing that He is of God. The Messiah, the Savior, The Son of Man.

Now, at Jesus' tender age of twelve, He begins independently reaching out to fulfill His main mission on earth - the very reason He came...

"BEHOLD YOUR MOTHER"

(John 19:27)

Near the cross of Jesus there stood his mother, His mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. Seeing His mother there with the disciple whom he loved, Jesus said to His mother, "Woman, there is your son." In turn He said to the disciple, "There is your mother."
From that hour onward, the disciple took her into his care.
John 19:25 - 27

God's word does not become null and ends the moment it's been released. God does send His word to us for the sake of conversation and lack of anything else better to do. God's word is His loving and EVERLASTING communication to His children. When Jesus said, Behold Your Mother, He wasn't delirious - He meant it - and He meant it for ALL people. His words were not to die on the cross with Him.

I understand what MY own mother meant when she said, "Talk to the Blessed Mother. She will help you"... She took Jesus' words within her heart and trusted what He said as he was dying on the cross.

Jesus appointed MARY, His mother, as the mother of us all - therefore who am I to tell Him - No, she isn't....?

"So And So" Is In Heaven
He/She Is Watching Over Me
So Where Then,
Is The Blessed Virgin Mary?...

Before I go any further let it be known that the intent of this page is not to "step on toes" of the beliefs of others. Frankly, it's indeed up to each individual.
Joshua 24:15 explicitly refers to freedom of choice so on that I stand.

However, I also know that God is a God of love. Why would He suppress it then? He would not. Any channel that loves flows from is pleasing to God. Therefore, to halt love between His earthly Mother and the universe would put a cap on an extra channel of love... wouldn't you think?... And for the love of life I cannot imagine Mother Mary non existent in the heavenly kingdom, or disregarded and/or unrecognized as an occupant in heaven.

Which reminds me...

MY MOTHER, MY GRANDMOTHER, MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER AND
MOTHER MARY

For starters, my non Catholic side of the family shunned any spiritual link to the Blessed Mother. My Catholic side had a strong spiritual dedication to Mother Mary. Seeking her divine intervention to her Son, Jesus, praying the rosary and saying novenas were the most common form of spiritual communication to Mary.

My grandfather (my step dad’s father) was a 32nd. degree Mason. My Catholic grandfather (mom's side) was a strict (but good hearted) Italian Catholic man. Both of whom I loved, respected, looked up to and admired for their strength and dedication to their families. We were a tight knit family. With that, of course, everyone had their say in teaching the kids (my sister and I) which way is better. Although my sister and I were baptized as Catholics it wasn't until we were older that we understood the meaning of different religions. As kids we grew up serving and loving ONE God and we all knew Jesus was our Lord and Savior.

I must say though, my grandfather, the 32nd. degree Mason had countless bible studies with me in my youth and early adult hood. His bedroom had a bookshelf, ceiling to floor, with bible references, different types of bibles, and every imaginable reference, and countless Jesus and God related books that could squeeze into one square inch of that wall.

On the other hand, my Christian great grandmother, the Sicilian, lived with us all of her life. She could not read or write but there was NO escaping her Sicilian Catholic dedication. Holy candles burned through the house and the rosary hung on her bed post AT ALL TIMES.

When I was very young and did kid things that required scolding my Sicilian grandmother would say, "The Blessed Mother doesn't like that". I remember feeling as though I offended the Mom of Mom's and didn't quite know what would happen! Now that I'm older I think back on those words and I smile. What a tactic to use as discipline... I must admit though - it worked.

When it all came down to whom I'd listen to - I always trusted my beautiful mother as my bottom line teacher. She was the one I turned to and who's advice and teachings I absorbed most. She was my mom and I trusted her for honest answers. My mother was unwavering in her belief - she did indeed ask the Blessed Mother to pray for us.
As mom put it, "During the time we are not praying - the Blessed Mother is..."

SHE SMELLS LIKE ROSES

As I lay there I remembered my Mom's words, even in the couple of weeks before she passed she looked up at me and smiled and said... "Pray to the Blessed Mother. She will help you". So I did. My heart was heavy and I was in despair - but I prayed. I told the Blessed Mother how much I'd miss my mom and asked her to please help me and guide me. I did not want my little boy to see me in shambles. I hid my tears from him and swallowed knots in doing so. I was a complete mess and had no control over my tormenting mental agony. I wiped my tears after pouring my heart out to her and decided to get up, put some coffee on and try to compose myself before the rest of my family woke up.

As I finished my conversation with the Blessed Mother, I sat on the side of the bed and tucked my feet into my slippers. Then it happened - SUDDENLY... a scent of roses fell over me. Such was the smell of these roses that I tasted them. I smelled roses while inhaling AND exhaling. I froze. I didn't know what was taking place but I knew I have never experienced this before. A peaceful grace enveloped my, as I inhaled the rose smell I felt such a sensation of peace and comfort that I have NEVER felt before. No earthly peace can compare to the peace I felt then. As I exhaled the smell of roses I could virtually feel the agonizing grief leaving my inner being. I sat there. I had no desire to move. I completely surrendered. I felt as if Jesus Himself held me close to His chest and comforted me...

The smell of roses was so intent and extreme that I knew this was not of this world - it was indeed a spiritual one! IF you took a billion of the most perfumed roses and shoved them into a closed closet and sat in the middle of them it still would NOT compare to this miraculous aroma. I knew then that something divine was taking place and I had no other desire except to languish in it! The Blessed Mother's prayers to her Son surrounded me in the scent of roses...

As the smell of roses slowly faded after a couple of minutes - that's all it took. I stood up and literally tried to follow the scent. It diminished and I knew immediately that my mother was in heaven. I was completely turned around from that moment on. Yes, I still miss my mother - years later now. I think of her everyday and tell her I love her. It's just that since that early morning when I was enveloped in the presence of His divine grace I was blessed with a comfort beyond mortality.

JESUS' PROMISES UNFOLDED:

...And know that I am with you always, until the end of the world!"
Matthew 28:20

...for God has said, "I will never desert you, nor will I forsake you." Hebrews 13:5

'Peace' is my farewell to you, my peace is my gift to you; I do not give it to you as the world gives peace. Do not be distressed or fearful.
John 14:27

I will not leave you orphaned; I will come back to you".
John 15:18

AND HE DID...

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