Review article

Helper and Mother of the Faithful. The Role of Mary in the Faith Life of the Disciples in the Fourth Gospel

Juan José Bartolomé ; Rim, Italija

Abstract

The fourth Gospel mentions Mary in regards to Jesus’ hour and with the faith and fidelity of Jesus' disciples. At Cana in Galilee, Mary is present at the beginning of the faith experience of the disciples. At Calvary, at the foot of the cross on which Jesus was crucified, Mary is present as the disciple’s fidelity is tested. John the Evangelist shows how Mary is helper and mother of the disciples who believe. Her pedagogical role has a positive effect on the faith of Jesus' disciples. All this shows that the faith and fidelity of Jesus’ disciples, past and present is not possible without Mary.

Keywords

Mary; helper; mother of the faithful; the fourth gospel; disciples; faith; fidelity

Hrčak ID:

112475

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/112475

Publication date:

8.12.2011.

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