• Parents: Joachim and Anne
  • Joachim, a devout and honorable man, from the lineage of David
  • Anne, a righteous and pious woman
• Mary, also known as Miriam in Hebrew, chosen by God for a divine purpose
• Mary's lineage traced back to King David, fulfilling the Messianic prophecies
• Mary, a central figure in the New Testament, particularly in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke
• Revered as the "Theotokos" or "God-bearer" in Christian theology
• Known for:
  • her humility
  • her purity
  • her unwavering faith in God's plan
• The angel Gabriel visited Mary, announcing that she would conceive by the Holy Spirit
  • Mary's response: "Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word" (Luke 1:38)
• Mary's role in the Incarnation, as she bore the Savior of humanity in her womb
• Mary's visit to her cousin Elizabeth, who prophetically recognizes her blessed status
• The Magnificat, Mary's hymn of praise and gratitude to God (Luke 1:46-55)
• Mary's journey to Bethlehem with Joseph, where Jesus is born in a manger
• The shepherds and wise men acknowledge the significance of Mary's child
• Mary's pondering of events surrounding Jesus in her heart (Luke 2:19)
• Mary's presence at key moments in Jesus' life, including the Wedding at Cana
• Jesus' words from the cross, entrusting Mary to the care of the Apostle John (John 19:26-27)
• Mary's presence with the disciples in the Upper Room after Jesus' ascension
• Mary is a figure of prayer and intercession in the Christian tradition
• The Assumption of Mary, commemorating her being taken up into heaven
• Honored with titles such as:
  • "Our Lady"
  • "Mother of God"
  • "Queen of Heaven"
    • Mary, is a symbol of:
      • motherly love
      • compassion
      • strength in Christian devotion
• The Rosary, a Christian devotion that reflects on key moments in Mary's life