September 15, 2015 - Tuesday

Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala.
When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.”
Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his home. (John 19:25-27 NABRE)

This passage can be interpreted a number of different ways and it is unclear which is intended. Intention aside, however, I find the most substantial interpretation is that of Mary symbolizing the Church which Christ gave to the world and she is given the role of mother to all Christians, represented by John the beloved disciple.*

And so we also say that Mary is our mother. She is our guide and our role model. She is our help and support. Mother Mary intercedes for us with her son, Jesus.


Today, on this Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows, I will marvel at the strength of Mary and ask her to pray for us, now, and at the our of our death.


Our Lady of Sorrows, Mary, pray for us.