MARY

Direct biblical statement

Acts 1:14

Together in prayer

14 All these were persevering with one mind in prayer with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.

Douay–Rheims · Challoner revision · Acts 1:14

Why this matters

Mary perseveres in prayer with the apostles and other disciples. She is present within the praying community awaiting the Spirit, rather than apart from the Church.

Text & interpretation sources

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English Scripture: Douay–Rheims, Challoner revision. Source edition.

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