24/05/2026
𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆, 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 | 𝗚𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗹: 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝟭𝟵:𝟮𝟱–𝟯𝟰
In today’s Gospel, we stand at the foot of the Cross with Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Amid suffering and sorrow, Jesus entrusts His beloved disciple to Mary and says, “Behold, your mother.” In that moment, Mary becomes not only the mother of the disciple, but also the spiritual mother of all believers and of the Church.
Even in His final moments, Jesus shows deep love and care for His followers. He gives Mary to us as a mother who walks with us, prays for us, and gently leads us closer to her Son.
Mary remained faithful beneath the Cross despite pain and heartbreak. She teaches us how to trust God even during difficult moments, remaining steadfast in faith and love.
The Gospel also reminds us that the Church is born from the saving love of Christ poured out on the Cross. From His pierced side flowed blood and water, signs of the sacraments and the life of the Church.
As we honor Mary as Mother of the Church, we are invited to imitate her humility, obedience, compassion, and unwavering trust in God.
May the Blessed Virgin Mary continue to guide and protect the Church and help us remain faithful disciples of Christ each day.
