The miracle of Mary’s motherhood

Simon Francis Gaine OP
30 December 2025, The Tablet

Mary’s role as Mother of God isn’t just a matter of faith – it’s a story that spans biology, theology, and miracle. From ancient debates to modern genetics, a Dominican theologian unpacks how her motherhood anchors the Incarnation and why it still sparks questions today

Theologians are unanimous in thinking of Mary’s Motherhood as central to her significance in Catholic theology, her being the mother of the Word incarnate in physical terms and so the mother in spiritual terms of Christ’s brothers and sisters, and indeed of all other human beings.

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