Mary, the mother of Jesus, the mother of the Saviour of the World, is properly called the “Mother of God.” It’s worth reflecting upon this powerful title of our Blessed Mother, especially on the first day of the new year. And it’s important to understand that this title says just as much about Jesus as it does about His Blessed Mother.
In calling Mary the “Mother of God,” we especially acknowledge one fact of human life. A mother isn’t just the source of one’s flesh, she isn’t just the mother of the body of her children, she’s the mother of that person. Being a mother isn’t just something biological, it’s something sacred and holy and is part of the divine order of God’s creation. Jesus was her Child and this Child is God.
Therefore, it’s proper logic to call Mary the “Mother of God.”
It’s an amazing fact to think about. God has a mother! He has a particular person who carried Him in her womb, nursed Him, raised Him, taught Him, loved Him, was there for Him, and pondered who He was throughout His life. This last fact is especially beautiful to look at.
The Gospel says, “And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.” (Luke 2:16-21). And she did this as a caring mother. Her love for Jesus was as unique as the love of any mother. She was a mother in perfection and loved Him with a perfect love, He who was not only her Son, but was also God and was perfect in every way. The motherly love shared between Mary and Jesus was profound, inspiring, mysterious, glorious and truly sacred! The mystery of their love is worth reflecting on throughout our lives, keeping it fully alive in our hearts. She’s an example for every mother and is also an example for all of us who seek to love others with a pure and holy heart.
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