Can anyone tell me what the Virgin Mary looks like? Seems to me that the Bible never mentioned what her physical features were or how she looked. Why is it people claim they've seen her when they don't know what she looks like? Who are these people really seeing?
2006-08-19 09:54:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Blessed Virgin Mary's physical attributes should not be our concern. Our respect for her should be founded on the fact that she was chosen by God to be the human mother of Jesus. The statues, pictures of her have always been depicted by the artists as a very beautiful woman with a saintly face. In the image of the Mother of Perpetual Help, the artist's rendition is that of a slim-faced woman, with the Baby Jesus in her arms. The Pieta by Michaelangelo depicts her as mother grieving. In the Philippines, there is a statue of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, and pilgrims walk miles to visit her, and ask for her blessings before they embark on a trip. A very recent artwork in the Philippines is of The Blessed Virgin in brass, a towering figure atop a small church, as it is believd that it was with the Virgin Mary's help that we were able to topple Marcos. That Virgin we loving call Our Lady of Peace.
2006-08-20 13:52:54 · answer #1 · answered by chelsea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible doesn't describe the Blessed Virgin's physical appearance. But as a Catholic, I can say that Marian apparitions are accepted by many Catholics. Perhaps she looks different to people of different cultures. I've never seen her myself, but I enjoy some of the art depicting her various appearances at Lourdes, Fatima and many other locations. I think you're probably looking at it like a skeptic. If someone wants to believe that they've seen the BVM, let them believe it. There's no harm in it, and it reinforces many people's faith.
2006-08-19 17:03:07 · answer #2 · answered by solarius 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She looks different to each person to whom she appears. For example, when she appeared in Mexico as to Juan Diego (this is known as Our Lady of Guadelupe) she had dark hair, dark skin, and dark eyes. In other instances she has looked like the people of the place where she is appearing. Basically, because she is coming from heaven, she can look however she wants to look. Of course, not all apparitions are real-- sometimes insane people see Jesus and Mary.
2006-08-19 17:17:10 · answer #3 · answered by soybean11 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kinda like Natalie Portman
2006-08-19 16:59:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
She was Jewish and lived in the Middle East before Oil of Olay or spf was invented. She probably looked Jewish with weathered skin.
2006-08-19 17:42:46 · answer #5 · answered by Dolores G. Llamas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Based on the story I read today, she looked like a 2" clump of melted chocolate.
2006-08-19 17:04:48 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the local greasy spoon and order a grilled cheese. With any luck, you will soon know.
2006-08-19 19:14:25 · answer #7 · answered by geojr1955 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very dead indeed, did you ever see an egyptian mummy...she won't be looking that good believe me.
2006-08-19 17:11:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She must have been one hot babe.
2006-08-19 16:59:08 · answer #9 · answered by Carol R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dunno
2006-08-19 17:03:54 · answer #10 · answered by Myaloo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋