Englisch – Español – Deutsch – Flämisch – Französisch

English

Bahnhof 4: Jesus meets his mother

Getting Touched …

The words that old Simeon spoke to Mary at the temple are beginning to come true: „Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted and you yourself a sword will pierce so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.“ (comp. Luke 2:34-35)

Maria, the mother of Jesus, is moved by compassion. She does not withdraw in this distress but shows her Son that she stands by him in everything and that she is with him with her love. She does not leave his side, does not avoid the visible pain, accompanies him and remains present. Weiterlesen