The Gospel of Luke & Mary
Objective
I can explain role of Mary in the Gospel of Luke
Prayer
Reflect prayerfully on the Scripture reading as you listen.
And Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior.”
Luke 1:46-47
Lord Jesus, your mother, Mary, our mother, proclaimed God’s greatness and glory in her very soul. Everything she did honored God and you, her Son. Help us to imitate Mary in our own lives and proclaim your greatness in all we do.
Glory be...
Warm Up
The Annunciation by Giorgio Vasari
The Visitation by Giotto
Adoration of the Shepherds by Gerard van Honthorst
Discussion Questions
What is a word or phrase that comes to your mind for each of these images?
What three events are depicted in these images?
Which Gospel are all of these images from?
Who is the central figure in each of these images?
What are some similarities in the way Mary is depicted in each image?
What are some differences in the way Mary is depicted in each image?
What do each of these images of Mary reveal or teach us about Jesus?
Mary and the Gospel of Luke
Activity 1: What Does Luke Teach Us about Our Mother?
Read the given Scripture passages about Mary from Luke’s Gospel and then answer the focus and reflection questions.
What Does Luke Teach Us about Our Mother?.pdfActivity 2: Mary Writing
Write a five to seven sentence paragraph that responds to the following prompts:
How can Mary lead you closer to Jesus?
Why should Mary play an important part in our spiritual lives?
Prayer
The Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known that anyone who
fled to thy protection, implored thy help,
or sought thine intercession was left
unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto
thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to
thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful
and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word
Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but
in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.
The Hail Holy Queen
Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry,
poor banished children of Eve. To thee to we send up our sighs, mourning, and weeping in
this valley of tears. Turn, then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and
after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving,
O sweet Virgin Mary.
Pray for us, O holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Amen.