With
a baby in her womb, Mary traveled over 80 miles with Joseph to
Bethlehem where the prophecy "a virgin shall conceive and bear a
son" (Is 7:14) was fulfilled. After escaping to Egypt and living
there for a time, the Holy Family returned to Nazareth for the "quiet
years" of Jewish family life. Joseph and Mary taught their only
son Jesus to pray. She remained a virgin. As Mary was the door for
the Son of God to enter the world, she now opens the door to Jesus'
public ministry at the wedding of Cana where she demonstrates her
role as intercessor (Jn 2:1-11).
Join us next week for Part III.
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