Mary was totally responsive and open to God (Lk 1:38). Thus she was able to become the “Mother of God” through the working of the Holy Spirit – and as Christ’s Mother to become also the Mother of Christians, indeed, the Mother of all mankind. [721-726]
Mary made it possible for the Holy Spirit to work the miracle of all miracles: the Incarnation of God. She gave God her Yes:”Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word” (Lk1:38). Strengthened by the Holy Spirit, she went with Jesus through thick and thin, even to the foot of the cross. There Jesus gave her to us all as our Mother (Jn 19:25-27)
