LIFE OF MARY - Mother of Jesus Christ - A Video Narrative of Child Mary to Mother Mary

Summary

The script narrates the life of Mary, mother of Jesus, from her birth to her role in Jesus' divine life. Born to Joachim and Anna, she was dedicated to God at the temple at three. Mary grew up devout, obedient, and vowed to remain a virgin. At 14, she was betrothed to Joseph and later conceived Jesus through the Holy Spirit. She supported Jesus' ministry and witnessed his crucifixion. After Jesus' death, she prayed with the apostles and was eventually assumed into heaven, symbolizing salvation and serving as a model of faith.

Takeaways

• 📜 The early childhood of Mary is documented in the Gospel of Luke and the Gospel of James.
• 🕊 Mary's life was written down before 200 A.D., highlighting her significance in early Christian history.
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Joachim and Anna, Mary's parents, were humble and devout, praying for a child and promising to dedicate her to God's service.
• 🌱 Mary was born to an aged couple who had been childless, fulfilling their prayer and a prophecy.
• 🏛 At three years old, Mary was presented at the Temple in Jerusalem, where she lived and was educated for 11 years.
• 💃 Mary was known for her joy and dancing at the temple, and she was loved by all who knew her.
• 📖 In the temple, Mary was taught the law of God, scriptures, and handiwork, showing her deep religious upbringing.
• 👼 Mary committed to a life of chastity, prayer, and service to God, refusing to marry.
• 👵 After her parents' death, Mary was betrothed to Joseph, an older man who promised to protect her vow of virginity.
• 🌟 The Angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would give birth to Jesus, the Son of God, through the Holy Spirit.
• 🐪 Mary gave birth to Jesus in a cave, with the world seemingly pausing for this momentous event.
• 👩‍👦 Mary played a crucial role in Jesus' life, supporting and believing in his divine mission.
• 🕊 After Jesus' death, Mary continued to be a model of prayer and support for the apostles.
• 👼 The Virgin Mary's death was foretold by an angel, and she was assumed into heaven body and soul.
• 🙏 Mary is revered as the Mother of the Church and a symbol of grace, justice, and salvation for all.

Q & A

Who is Mary's father according to the script?

Mary's father is named Joachim.

What town did Joachim and Anna live in?

They lived in the town of Nazareth in Galilee.

What was Joachim's lineage?

Joachim was a direct descendant of King David.

What did Joachim and Anna promise to God if they had a child?

They promised to offer their child to the service of God.

At what age was Mary taken to the temple?

Mary was taken to the temple when she was three years old.

What did Mary do at the temple?

Mary was taught the law of God, engaged in prayer, and learned some handiwork at the temple.

How long did Mary live at the temple?

Mary lived at the temple for approximately 11 years.

Who did the high priest betroth Mary to when she was no longer able to stay at the temple?

The high priest betrothed Mary to a distant relative, Joseph.

What was Joseph's profession and where did he live?

Joseph was a carpenter and lived in the town of Nazareth.

How did Mary become pregnant with Jesus according to the script?

Mary conceived Jesus through the grace of the Holy Spirit.

What was Mary's role after Jesus' death?

After Jesus' death, Mary joined the apostles, provided a model of prayer, and encouraged them to wait and pray for the Holy Spirit.

What is Mary's significance in the Christian faith as described in the script?

Mary is significant as the mother of Jesus, a model of faith and prayer, and is considered the mother of the Church.

Outlines

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👶 Life of Mary and Birth of Jesus

The first paragraph details the early life of Mary, as narrated in the Gospel of Luke and the Gospel of James. Mary was born to Joachim and Anna in Nazareth, who were direct descendants of King David. They were childless until they prayed for a child and promised to dedicate her to God. Mary was born as a result of this prayer and was brought to the temple at the age of three, where she lived and was educated for 11 years. She grew up to be deeply religious and vowed to remain a virgin. Upon reaching 14, she was betrothed to Joseph, an octogenarian carpenter from Nazareth, who also descended from King David and promised to protect her virginity. The paragraph concludes with the Annunciation by the Angel Gabriel, informing Mary that she would give birth to the Son of God.

05:00

🌟 Mary's Role in Jesus' Life and Her Assumption

The second paragraph discusses the significant role of Mary in the life of Jesus. She was a devoted mother who supported Jesus in his mission and believed in his divine power even before witnessing any miracles. Mary was present at the crucifixion, enduring immense pain as she witnessed her son's suffering and death. After Jesus' death, she joined the apostles, providing a model of prayer and encouraging them to wait for the Holy Spirit. An angel announced her impending death and assumption into heaven, where she was exalted as the Queen over all things. Mary is portrayed as a symbol of justice and a mother to the Church, with prayers dedicated to her intercession. The paragraph includes traditional prayers to Mary, asking for her prayers for sinners.

Keywords

💡Gospel of Luke

The Gospel of Luke is one of the four canonical gospels in the New Testament of the Christian Bible, which narrates the life of Jesus Christ. In the context of the video, it is attributed as a source for the early childhood of Mary, emphasizing its role in shaping the religious narrative surrounding her life.

💡Gospel of James

The Gospel of James, also known as the Protoevangelium of James, is an apocryphal work that provides additional details about the life of Mary. The video mentions it as a document that predates 200 A.D., highlighting its historical significance in the portrayal of Mary's life.

💡Nazareth

Nazareth is a town in Galilee, Israel, and is significant in Christian tradition as the place where Mary lived. The script mentions Nazareth as the home of Mary's family, emphasizing its importance as a geographical and religious center in the narrative of Mary's life.

💡Joachim and Anna

Joachim and Anna are the parents of Mary, as mentioned in the script. They are depicted as devout and humble individuals who were childless until they prayed for a child and were granted Mary. Their story illustrates themes of faith, promise, and divine intervention.

💡Messiah

The Messiah, a term meaning 'anointed one', refers to a future Jewish king expected to be a descendant of King David. The script mentions a prophecy that the Messiah would be born into Joachim's family line, underscoring the significance of Mary's lineage and her role in the birth of Jesus.

💡Temple

The Temple in Jerusalem is a central location in the script where Mary is dedicated to God at the age of three. It symbolizes a place of religious devotion and learning, where Mary is nurtured and grows up to be deeply religious and obedient to God.

💡Virginity

Virginity is a central theme in the script, particularly in relation to Mary, who is described as remaining a virgin and being betrothed to Joseph with the promise to protect her virginity. This concept is crucial to the Christian doctrine of the Incarnation, where Mary gives birth to Jesus while still a virgin.

💡Betrothal

Betrothal is a traditional practice where two individuals are engaged to be married. In the script, Mary is betrothed to Joseph, an elderly relative, as per Jewish law, despite her vow of virginity. This arrangement is significant as it sets the stage for the narrative of Jesus' birth.

💡Angel Gabriel

The Angel Gabriel is a messenger from God who appears to Mary to announce that she will conceive and give birth to Jesus, the Son of God. This event, known as the Annunciation, is pivotal in the script and in Christian theology, marking the beginning of the Incarnation.

💡Bethlehem

Bethlehem is the city where Mary gives birth to Jesus, as indicated in the script. It is a significant location in Christian tradition as the birthplace of Jesus and is central to the narrative of the Nativity.

💡Assumption

The Assumption refers to the belief that Mary was taken up, body and soul, into heaven at the end of her life. The script mentions an angel's visitation announcing her impending death and Assumption, highlighting the belief in her sinless nature and her exalted status in heaven.

💡Queen of Heaven

The title 'Queen of Heaven' is used in the script to describe Mary's exalted status after her Assumption. It signifies her importance in Christian theology as a figure of intercession, prayer, and as a symbol of grace and justice.

Highlights

Early childhood of Mary is attributed to the Gospel of Luke and the Gospel of James.

Life of Mary documented prior to the year 200 A.D.

Mary's parents, Joachim and Anna, lived in Nazareth and were known for their humility and compassion.

Joachim was a direct descendant of King David.

Anna conceived Mary after years of childlessness and a vow to dedicate her to God.

Mary was taken to the temple in Jerusalem at the age of three.

Mary was nurtured in the temple, learning the law of God and handiwork.

She was known for her modesty, hard work, and deep religious devotion.

Mary committed to never marry and to remain a virgin.

Mary was orphaned at 14 and had to leave the temple.

Mary was betrothed to Joseph, a carpenter from Nazareth.

The Angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would give birth to the Son of God.

Joseph was initially troubled by Mary's pregnancy but was reassured by an angel.

Mary gave birth to Jesus in a cave in Bethlehem.

Mary played a significant role in Jesus' divine life, supporting his preaching and believing in his divine power.

Mary witnessed Jesus' crucifixion and provided a model of prayer and encouragement to the apostles.

An angel announced Mary's impending death and assumption into heaven.

Mary is symbolized as a mother to all in the order of grace.

The significance of the Hail Mary prayer and its invocation for intercession.

Prayer for the Holy Mother of God to be made worthy of Christ's promises.

Transcripts

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the early childhood of mary is

attributed to the gospel of luke

and the gospel of james the life of mary

has been documented by historians as

being written prior to the year 200 a.d

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as time drew near for the redeemer of

the world to be born

there lived in the town of nazareth in

galilee

a man by the name of huakim with his

wife anna

joachim was a direct descendant of king

david but lived a very modest and simple

life

both he and his wife were god-fearing

people and were known for their humility

and compassion they never had children

and

being very aged had little chance at

having any

they continuously prayed to god to send

them a child

they even made a promise that if they

had a child

they would offer that child to the

service of god

childlessness was especially difficult

for huakim

because according to prophecy the

messiah christ was to be born

into his family line their patience and

faith

was rewarded one day and anna conceived

and bore a girl child and called her

mary

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when the virgin mary became three years

old her parents

saints anna and joachim was ready to

carry out their promise to god

they took our blessed mother to the

temple in jerusalem

in order to devote her to god mary was

left to stay

at the temple in a special school for

girls

mary was placed on the third step of the

temple and there she danced with joy

and all the house of israel loved her

without looking back

mary was eager to climb the stairs of

the temple

it was there in that temple that she was

nurtured

and her parents returned glorifying god

there she with the other girls was

taught

the law of god and also some handiwork

she prayed and read the scriptures

the blessed virgin lived at the temple

for approximately 11 years

and grew up to be deeply religious and

obedient to god

as well as very modest and hardworking

saint jerome in his writings says our

blessed mother

along with the other virgins committed

to the temple would arise at dawn

and pray until nine o'clock from nine

o'clock until three o'clock

she would engage in manual work at three

o'clock

she would return to prayer angels

visited her regularly

she was described as good-looking and

joyful never angry

and full of grace in her conversations

mostly our blessed mother spent her time

praying

before the holy of holies willing only

to serve god

she gave a vow to never marry and to

remain forever a virgin

since joachim and anna were in advanced

old age they did not live for long

after her presentation to the temple and

the virgin mary

was left an orphan when she reached her

14th birthday

according to the law she could no longer

stay at the temple

and had to wed the high priest being

aware of her vow

but hesitant to violate the law of

marriage formally betrothed her

to a distant relative of hers the

octogenarian joseph

who promised to care for her and protect

her virginity

joseph lived in the town of nazareth

worked as a carpenter

and also came from the lineage of king

david

the virgin mary led his modest life in

the home of joseph

as she did in the temple

mary retired to her parents house in

nazareth

with seven virgins of her age who had

been nurtured with her

the angel gabriel appeared to her and

announced to her

that she was to give birth to the son of

god

when joseph was told he blamed himself

for he felt he had failed to protect her

but that very night

an angel appeared to joseph in a dream

and said

that she has conceived her child through

the grace of the holy spirit

on the way to bethlehem mary came down

from her donkey

knowing that her time had come joseph

took her into a cave

and while the heavens stood still and

the birds of heaven rested

while time itself threw out nature and

humanity came to a stop

there mary gave birth to jesus

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the role of mother mary in divine life

of jesus

is very significant she took care of

jesus

as a mother who accepted the will of god

she believed and supported jesus in all

his preaching

mary believed in jesus divine power

before she ever saw it manifested

and that which lead to the first miracle

of jesus at canada

with a pure heart and clean hands mary

beard the pain

that no woman faced in the world when

her son was beaten to death

she saw his son fall at the base of the

cross and she felt the splatter of blood

coming from his beloved son

mary joins the apostles after death of

jesus

she provides a model of prayer and

encourages the apostles to wait and pray

for the holy spirit

she models how to be active in preparing

for the holy spirit

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there was an angel's visitation to

virgin mary to announce her impending

death

and she would be shortly assumed into

heaven

finally the immaculate virgin preserved

free from all stain of original sin

when the course of her earthly life was

finished was taken up body

and soul into heavenly glory and exalted

by the lord

as queen over all things and conqueror

of sin and death

mary is a symbol of justice as stood by

the cross

not to just see the death of her son not

to witness the suffering of her son

but to look forward to the salvation of

the human race

mary the mother of the church and is a

mother to all of us in the order of

grace

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the angel of the lord declared unto mary

and she conceived of the holy spirit

hail mary full of grace the lord is with

thee blessed art thou among women

and blessed is the fruit of thy womb

jesus holy mary

mother of god pray for us sinners now

and at the hour of our death amen

behold the handmaid of the lord be it

done unto me according to thy word

hail mary full of grace the lord is with

thee blessed art thou among

women and blessed is the fruit of thy

womb jesus

holy mary mother of god pray for us

sinners now and at the hour of our death

amen and the word was made flesh

and dwelt among us

hail mary full of grace the lord is with

thee blessed art thou among women

and blessed is the fruit of thy womb

jesus

holy mary mother of god pray for us

sinners now and at the hour of our death

amen

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pray for us the holy mother of god that

we may be made worthy of the promises of

christ

let us pray for forth we beseech thee o

lord thy grace into our hearts

that we to whom the incarnation of

christ thy son

was made known by the message of an

angel may by his passion and cross be

brought to the glory of his resurrection

through the same christ our lord amen

you