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Scripture
Verses referring directly to the Heart of Mary |
Luke 2:19
"Mary kept in mind all these things, pondering them in her heart."
This passage refers to the visit of the shepherds to the Child Jesus
in His crib at Bethlehem. It refers directly to what they reported regarding
the heavenly host of angels that came to announce the birth of the Messiah,
and how all marveled at what the shepherds had reported.
Luke 2:51b
"His mother kept all these things carefully in her heart."
This passage refers to the events surrounding the loss of Jesus
for three days during a visit to Jerusalem, and how Mary and Joseph found
Him teaching the doctors of the Mosaic Law in the Temple, to the amazement
of all who heard Him.
Luke 2:35
"Your own soul a sword shall pierce, that the thoughts of many hearts
may be revealed."
This passage is spoken by the old man Simeon on the occasion of
Mary bringing Jesus to the Temple in Jerusalem to offer Him to God according
to the custom of the Mosaic Law. In it Simeon prophesies that Mary will
share in the salvific sufferings of her Son.