Spain, 1514) Mary's Emerging Image is Evangelical Love and consideration for the Word of God are the principal characteristics of contemporary spirituality. In the conscience of pastors and many Christians [...] many publications titled "Mary according to the Gospel" or other similar topics. Of course such studies existed in the past, but today they have multiplied, and show how rich and fertile the Word of God [...] , the Bible has progressively taken its central and rightful place. In this climate of renewed interest in the Holy Scriptures, it is natural that Mary's emerging image is evangelical. An index of this

in to frustration or helplessness. Mary trusts Jesus and receives his disciple, for the relationships that heal us and free us are those that open us to encounter and fraternity with others, in whom we [...] Lady of the Annunciation (1470) Mary does not give in to frustration or helplessness In political life, too, past conflicts between peoples can painfully come to the fore. Mary shows herself to be a woman [...] to forgiveness, to setting aside resentment and suspicion. She does not dwell on what might have been had her Son’s friends, or the priests of his people and their rulers, acted differently. She does not

faith, and the union of hearts to triumph in us, not for our own glory, but so as to serve generously the Savior of men, your divine Son, throughout the world. Make us men and women who are brave and fervent [...] Our Lady of Militia (Sicily, 1091) – Our Lady of Iwer (Russia) Virgin Mary, do not abandon us in the battle! Today, O Holy Virgin Mary, we turn our gaze to you more insistently. You know that in our country [...] human being, of the family, of civilization and of life is at stake. You see that the forces of man's destruction are at work more than ever, seducing minds and hearts. You are the woman of the Apocalypse

the fruit of the Blessed Virgin Mary” In eating the forbidden fruit, Eve broke the image and likeness of God she possessed. In the blessed fruit of her womb, Mary, and with her all Christians, found what [...] union with God through Christ and the resemblance of God. Eve sought pleasure and joy, but she found pain and nakedness. In the fruit of the womb of the Virgin, we find grace and salvation: he who eats this [...] this fruit will have eternal life. Eve was after a kind of transitory beauty and she picked a deadly fruit, whereas Mary has given mankind the most beautiful fruit that angels will ever contemplate. He is

your country, your family and your father's house. Then go to the land that I will show you" (Gen. 12:1). It was the same for Mary and Joseph: "Arise, take the little child and his mother, flee to Egypt [...] converted and believe in the Gospel" (Mk 1:15). Jesus invites us to accept the great novelty and reality of the Kingdom of God, which is offered to all. He shows us the road to follow: by converting and believing [...] by radically changing one's life and accepting the word of God addressed by Jesus to people of all times. Following Mary's example, let us begin our exodus journey. Mary was docile to the voice of the Angel

around me, seeing the wonder and beauty of it all, realizing that all of this was made for me. And here I am in my little corner of God's Kingdom, about to thank Him for His love and His blessings. If I could [...] more like you? You're so modest, humble, and conscious of God's love for you. You're generous, patient and are truly in love with our blessed Jesus, your Child and your God." "Look at the moon," I heard [...] could just be like our Mother Mary... If I could pray like her and be like her. I wanted to be like her in her relationship with our dear Lord. Because she was "one of us," I felt that we could discuss this

sky suddenly lit up and a multitude of angels appeared to the group of Christians, singing and carrying the Virgin Mary on a pillar which they set on the ground beside the apostle. Mary then addressed him: [...] comfort the apostle Saint James and the seven first Iberian Christians, who were struggling to implant the faith in Spain. At that time, Mary had not yet ascended to Heaven and was still living in Jerusalem [...] prayers and my intercession, the power of the Most High will accomplish admirable wonders for those who call upon me for help." Source: Dictionnaire encyclopédique de Marie by P.-R. Ambrogi and D. Le Tourneau

said "My child, why did you do that to us? See! Your father and I worried” (Lk 2: 48). And the evangelist St Luke underlines the fact that Mary and Joseph did not understand Jesus’ reply, "Did you not know [...] September 7 – Our Lady of Aparecida (Brazil, 1717) Mary did not understand everything all at once Through her spiritual journey of faith, Mary, an intelligent and free woman, asked questions. At the Annunciation [...] of the dark night of faith and exegetes like Father Lagrange often evoke the obscure side of the Scriptures. ... Following the example of Mary, the theologian asks questions and seeks answers by using the

the world! We thank you, Mary, for this "YES" and we ask you to help us better understand and accept the reality of humanity composed of both men and women who are complementary and created for Life. Blessed [...] May 11 – Our Lady of La Paz (Antipolo, Philippines) Mary, we thank you for your "YES" Mary, Mother of God, you who spoke so little (five sentences and one hymn in the New Testament), but who were always [...] Blessed are you, Virgin Mary, our Mother and our Queen. Blessed are you, Saint Joseph for having accepted this Mystery. We pray to you. Christine Boutin, French former politician leading the French Christian

surprise and joy, my mother woke up and returned to her normal state! Thanking Jesus and Mary, I invited my sisters, who were present, to pray with me the Office of Our Lady. Right there and then my mother [...] greatest experience of Mary My experience of Mary was influenced by my mother and by my parish priest, Father Sabino. With my mother, we prayed the Rosary every night, on our knees, and we sang the office [...] the Holy Virgin every Saturday. At the age of 83, the year of her death, my mother was hospitalized and remained in a coma for over a week. I went to see her in the hospital. The doctor told me, "Your mother