Mary at the foot of the cross

[psalm51mercy]

Hello all,

Please give me some guidance on the Church’s development of the idea that the beloved disciple (presumably John) represents us all, when Christ said “Behold your mother” to John.

I understand that this supports the teaching that Mary is our Mother. But how does John represent us?

Am I misunderstanding something? Thank you for your thoughts on this.

 

[Kmon23]

Hello all,

Please give me some guidance on the Church’s development of the idea that the beloved disciple (presumably John) represents us all, when Christ said “Behold your mother” to John.

I understand that this supports the teaching that Mary is our Mother. But how does John represent us?

Am I misunderstanding something? Thank you for your thoughts on this.

I believe it is the fact that John himself has no direct ties to the Blessed Mother or Jesus Christ in family ties. It would be very odd for Jesus to say it to just one individual and only apply to one person.
“Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his home.” (Jn 19:27)

Considering he was the one present and I believe the one entrusted to taking care of Mary, it is fitting for Jesus to say this to him and by extension anyone who pursues The Lord, that he/she may find comfort also in His mother as our own spiritual mother.

I’m no expert in Scripture, so hopefully my two cents have helped.

 

[powerofk]

Hello all,

Please give me some guidance on the Church’s development of the idea that the beloved disciple (presumably John) represents us all, when Christ said “Behold your mother” to John.

I understand that this supports the teaching that Mary is our Mother. But how does John represent us?

Am I misunderstanding something? Thank you for your thoughts on this.

It’s part of the reason why St. John used the phrase “the beloved disciple” in place of himself. In fact, it can be inferred that any time St. John talks about “the beloved disciple”, he’s not only talking about himself - he’s talking about all the faithful. Because, honestly, who is the disciple that Jesus loved? Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead for all who believe in Him and follow Him faithfully because He loves us all enough to die for us. As such, we are all the beloved disciple. At the same time, John was considered “the beloved disciple” because he was the only one of the Twelve to survive his martyrdom attempt and instead died as an old man in exile.

 

[johnthebaptist2]

To me,when Jesus was dieding,and said: Mary behold they son. It was because Jesus didn,t want his mother to be lonely,after he died,for he Love his mother very much,that John was ask to be her son on Earth,untell Mary would be joining,her son in Heaven.

 

[Kmon23]

To me,when Jesus was dieding,and said: Mary behold they son. It was because Jesus didn,t want his mother to be lonely,after he died,for he Love his mother very much,that John was ask to be her son on Earth,untell Mary would be joining,her son in Heaven.

So… Mary is not our spiritual mother?
I’m just surprised to see a response like this seeing your religion is listed as Catholic.
Just curious.

 

[pablope]

Hello all,

Please give me some guidance on the Church’s development of the idea that the beloved disciple (presumably John) represents us all, when Christ said “Behold your mother” to John.

I understand that this supports the teaching that Mary is our Mother. But how does John represent us?

Am I misunderstanding something? Thank you for your thoughts on this.

How about the teaching and writing of one of your new saints…JPII:

ewtn.com/library/papaldoc/jp2bvm49.htm

Mary becomes the Mother of all disciples

Jesus’ words, “Behold, your son”, effect what they express, making Mary the mother of John and of all the disciples destined to receive the gift of divine grace.

1. On the Cross Jesus did not proclaim Mary’s universal motherhood formally, but established a concrete maternal relationship between her and the beloved disciple. In the Lord’s choice we can see his concern that this motherhood should not be interpreted in a vague way, but should point to Mary’s intense, personal relationship with individual Christians.

May each one of us, precisely through the concrete reality of Mary’s universal motherhood, fully acknowledge her as our own Mother, and trustingly commend ourselves to her maternal love.