Monday 9th of June
Mary Mother of the Church
“’Behold your son. Behold your mother.”
John 19:25-34
As Jesus hung from the cross, just before his death, he gave his mother as a mother to the beloved disciple, and to all his present and future disciples whom the beloved disciple represented at the cross. Jesus had a unique relationship with Mary, as son to mother, but he wanted all his disciples to share in this relationship. The beloved disciple made a place for Mary in his home. We are all called to make a place for Mary in our lives, to allow her to fulfil her role as mother of Jesus’ disciples and mother of the Church. Jesus has given her to us as a gift to support us on our journey as his disciples. Her role in our lives is not to draw attention to herself but to lead us to her Son. Like Mother Mary, at times, we also stand at the foot of the cross. How do we respond to Jesus’ invitation to continue His mission on Earth? Do you trust that God is with you always? Today, may we ask Mary to grant us a share of her faith and her trust in God!