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MARY, MOTHER OF GOD & THE ROSARY. Queen of Heaven Queen of All Saints First Apostle. TITLES OF MARY. God chose Mary to be the Mother of Jesus. Mary’s birth is not mentioned in the Gospels. SEPTEMBER 8 – BIRTH OF MARY.
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Queen of Heaven • Queen of All Saints • First Apostle TITLES OF MARY
God chose Mary to be the Mother of Jesus. • Mary’s birth is not mentioned in the Gospels. SEPTEMBER 8 – BIRTH OF MARY
The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and announced that she would be the mother of the Lord. • Mary’s “YES” signifies her obedience and faithfulness. • The angel told Mary she was full of “GRACE.” THE ANNUNCIATION
We remember Our Lady’s share in sufferings of her Son. • Mary loved Jesus so much that she suffered along with him without complaining or feeling sorry for herself. SEPTEMBER 15 – OUR LADY OF SORROWS
In praying to Mary, we are praying to Christ. • She helps us pray that God’s will be done an that we can accept his will for us. OCTOBER 7 – OUR LADYOF THE ROSARY
Mary was taken in to the Temple of Jerusalem when she was 3 years old and was dedicated to God. NOVEMBER 21 – PRESENTATION OF MARY
Mary came into the world free from sin. • United States patroness. DECEMBER 8 – IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Celebrates her faith and trust in God alone. • Honors her because she was the faithful, believing daughter of the Kingdom of God. JANUARY 1 – SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
Blessed Mother appeared to Bernadette in Lourdes, France. • She was dressed in white, with a blue sash and yellow roses at her feet, carrying a rosary FEBRUARY 11 – OUR LADY OF LOURDES
Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth, who in her old age was to bear a son. • As Mary entered, Elizabeth’s son jumped for joy in her womb. • She greeted Mary as the Mother of the Lord. MAY 31 – THE VISITATION
The Blessed Mother appeared to Saint Simon and the other Carmelites on Mount Carmel. • She gave him a scapular. JULY 16 – OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL
Mary was assumed in to heaven, body and soul. • Considered a dogma and mystery of our faith. AUGUST 15 – ASSUMPTION OF MARY
One of the oldest titles given to Mary. • As Jesus’ mother, because he is the king of heaven, we consider her the Queen. AUGUST 22 – QUEENSHIP OF MARY
Mary’s Mother – St. Ann • Mary’s Father – St. Joachim • Mary’s Husband – St. Joseph • Month dedicated to the Rosary – October • Month dedicated to Mary – May • A devotion in honor of Mary – The Rosary FACTS
Helps us pray to Jesus through Mary. • While we pray, we think about the special events, or mysteries, in the lives of Jesus and Mary. • Decade: 5 sets of 10 beads THE ROSARY
JOYFUL Mysteries • Monday and Saturday • SORROWFUL Mysteries • Tuesday and Friday • GLORIOUS Mysteries • Wednesday and Sunday • LUMINOUS Mysteries • Thursday MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY
THE ANNUNCIATION • Mary learns that she has been chosen to be the mother of Jesus. • THE VISITATION • Mary visits Elizabeth, who tells her that she will always be remembered. • THE NATIVITY • Jesus is born in a stable in Bethlehem. • THE PRESENTATION • Mary and Joseph take the infant Jesus to the Temple to present him to God. • THE FINDING OF JESUS IN THE TEMPLE • Jesus is found in the Temple, discussing his faith with the teachers. THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES
THE AGONY IN THE GARDEN • Jesus prays in the garden of Gathsemane the night before he dies. • THE SCOURGING AT THE PILLAR • Jesus is lashed with whips. • THE CROWNING WITH THORNS • Jesus is mocked and crowned with thorns. • THE CARRYING OF THE CROSS • Jesus carries the cross that will be used to crucify him. • THE CRUCIFIXION • Jesus is nailed to the cross and dies. THE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES
THE RESURRECTION • God the Father raises Jesus from the dead. • THE ASCENSION • Jesus returns to his Father in heaven. • THE COMING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT • The Holy Spirit comes to bring new life to the disciples. • THE ASSUMPTION OF MARY • At the end of her life on earth, Mary is taken body and soul into heaven. • THE CORONATION OF MARY • Mary is crowned as queen of heaven and earth. THE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES
THE BAPTISM OF JESUS IN THE RIVER JORDAN • God proclaims that Jesus is his beloved Son. • THE WEDDING FEAST AT CANA • At Mary’s request, Jesus performs his first miracle. • THE PROCLAMATION OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD • Jesus calls all to conversion and service to the kingdom. • THE TRANSFIGURATION OF JESUS • Jesus is revealed in glory to Peter, James, and John. • THE INSTITUTION OF THE EAUCHARIST • Jesus offers his Body and Blood at the Last Supper. THE LUMINOUS MYSTERIES