Mary, the Mother of Jesus Mary, the Mother of God

Mary in the New Testament She is not widely mentioned in the gospels. She is most seen in Luke Without Luke, Mary would not be who she is today. Facts Gave birth to Jesus She married Joseph She was a widow She was taken care of by John

Mary in the Non-canonical Texts Mary was seen as a special woman from birth She was depicted as a tiny woman when she was young in art. She would give long speeches and was very smart even before she was able to speak Essentially, Mary was a privileged and special person in these texts.

Immaculate Conception of Mary Tradition Mary is seen as pure She was conceived without sin She is the vessel that carried Jesus She was chosen before she was even conceived. She was not perfect Her parents, Joachim and Anne did sin.

Annunciation Luke Account Angel years old Jewish woman Poor Humble and loving Good woman Betrothed to Joseph

Theotokos Mary of Israel became Mary the Mother of God Catholic Church proclaimed this. The word means God-bearer This concept is the reason why she needed to be understood as sinless and pure. Many Christians do not accept this concept. Catholics do

Munificentissimus Deus The Assumption of Mary There no pronouncement as whether she died or not. Body and Soul into heaven Proclaimed in 1950 It is a perfect teaching. It is infallible A Catholic MUST believe this to be considered Catholic

Apparitions of Mary Virgin of Guadalupe Our Lady of Fatima Medjugorje