Scripture: But standing by the cross of Jesus were his
mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Mag'dalene. 26 When Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing
near, he said to his mother, "Woman, behold, your son!" 27 Then he said to the disciple, "Behold, your mother!" And
from that hour the disciple took her to his own home. John 19:25-27
Reflection: If I or anyone would have had friends or disciples and
if they were to go on a journey or leave this world, and they had a mother to
be cared for, then the first thing they would have told the disciple or friend
to take care of their mother. Not so
with Jesus, he instead asks his Mother and hands over the Disciple to her care.
The Gospel text clearly addresses the woman first; “Woman, behold,
your son!” and then….”
The confidence of Jesus in her capability to take care of his
beloved disciple is a mystery to be cherished and lived by entrusting ourselves
to the care of his mother, now our mother,
who still sorrows for his children.
Prayer: Mary, beloved mother of Jesus I entrust myself to your
maternal care so that Christ may increase in me.
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