Meaning: The Birth of the Virgin Mary
Explanation: The abstract that heads this Consideratio states: “The Virgin of Sorrows comes into the world at dawn and next to the Sheep Gate Pool (foreshadowing of the future Passion)”.
In relation to this, Ginther explains that the Birth of Mary resembles the dawn because it heralds the arrival of the Sun of Justice, Christ, which puts an end to the shadows that flooded the world.
Furthermore, like dew forms at dawn, the arrival of the Virgin favours the coming of the Saviour: the dew that cools and makes hearts to blossom.At this regard, the text does not just present the Nativity of Mary as the precursor of Christ´s, but it stresses the reason that triggers both: the Redemption of the humankind. Precisely, the fact of being born next to the Sheep Gate Pool, which is interpreted as a foreshadowing of the Passion of Lord, recalls the future presence of the Virgin beside the Cross of her Son, acting as advocate and Co-Redemptrix.For a detailed explanation, click HERE (in Spanish)
Explanation: The abstract that heads this Consideratio states: “The Virgin of Sorrows comes into the world at dawn and next to the Sheep Gate Pool (foreshadowing of the future Passion)”.
In relation to this, Ginther explains that the Birth of Mary resembles the dawn because it heralds the arrival of the Sun of Justice, Christ, which puts an end to the shadows that flooded the world.
Furthermore, like dew forms at dawn, the arrival of the Virgin favours the coming of the Saviour: the dew that cools and makes hearts to blossom.At this regard, the text does not just present the Nativity of Mary as the precursor of Christ´s, but it stresses the reason that triggers both: the Redemption of the humankind. Precisely, the fact of being born next to the Sheep Gate Pool, which is interpreted as a foreshadowing of the Passion of Lord, recalls the future presence of the Virgin beside the Cross of her Son, acting as advocate and Co-Redemptrix.For a detailed explanation, click HERE (in Spanish)
