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To: NYer

I find it interesting that Jesus rebuked her (which seems to be his way whenever a specific encounter between them takes place) but obeys her.


3 posted on 01/20/2013 10:04:37 AM PST by cuban leaf (Were doomed! Details at eleven.)
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To: cuban leaf

Why do you see this as a rebuke? Mary knew her Son was God incarnate and so brought it to his attention. Jesus was caught off guard and it was more like a surprise reaction but acknowledging Mary’s understanding of her Son as God.


6 posted on 01/20/2013 10:23:25 AM PST by Steelfish (ui)
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To: cuban leaf

It wasn’t a rebuke in those days. “Woman” was respectful and meant “Lady”.

Another thing to consider — this is the beginning of Jesus’ career and Mary is the new Eve, not only the mother of Jesus but of us all.

The other bookend is at the end of Jesus’ career when Jesus again addresses his mother as “Woman”.....behold thy Son. And he give his mother to the Apostle John and to us as a maternal figure.

Mary always points to Jesus: “Do whatever He tells you.”


18 posted on 01/20/2013 1:29:37 PM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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