The Family Tree of Jesus Christ

"The roll of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, son of David, son of Abraham: Abraham fathered Isaac, Isaac fathered Jacob, Jacob fathered Judah and his brothers.......Matthan fathered Jacob; and Jacob fathered Joseph the husband of Mary; of her was born Jesus who is called Christ"(Matthew 1: 1-2, 16)

Mary is named in family tree of Jesus Christ. From the beginning of salvation history, God had carved an important niche for Mary. The genealogy teaches us that God's plan for our redemption was formed long ago.

The family tree of Jesus Christ presents a motley crowd. We see high achievers like Abraham, Isaac and David. We also see plain ordinary people like Jesse the father of David. God called each one to perform a unique an irrepeatable task. Mary's unique role was to be the mother of Jesus.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches: "Against all human expectation God chooses those who were considered powerless and weak to show forth his faithfulness to his promises: Hannah, the mother of Samuel; Deborah; Ruth; Judith and Esther; and many other women. Mary stands out among the poor and humble of the Lord, who confidently hope for and receive salvation from him. After a long period of waiting the times are fulfilled in her, the exalted Daughter of Sion, and the new plan of salvation is established.'"