Who's Who?
Who is the saint in this story
St. Mary of Egypt
What country was Mary from
Egypt
What does repentance mean
Being sorry and changing your life
What miracle happened at the Jordan River
Mary walked on water
This saint used to persecute Christians, but after seeing a bright light from Jesus, he became one of the greatest apostles.
St. Paul
The Monk who met St. Mary
Father Zosimus
What city did Mary travel to?
Jerusalem
What stopped Mary from entering the church
An invisible force
What happened after Mary prayed outside the church
She was able to enter
This son took his father's money, wasted it, and later returned home asking for forgiveness.
The Prodigal Son
Who did Mary pray to outside the church
The Virgin Mary
What river did Mary cross?
The Jordan River
Why did Mary cry outside the church
She realized her sins
What did the lion help Father Zosimus do
Dig her grave
This man climbed a tree to see Jesus because he was too short to see over the crowd. After meeting Jesus, he repented and gave money back to people he had cheated
Zacchaeus
What animal helped bury St. Mary
A lion
Where did Mary live alone for many years
The desert/wilderness
What did Mary promise God
To change her life and follow Him
What did Mary receive before she died
Holy Communion
This thief was crucified next to Jesus. He asked Jesus to remember him in His kingdom.
The Good Thief (St. Dismas)
Mary stopped at a church dedicated to this saint before crossing the Jordan River into the desert. There she spent the night praying and later received Holy Communion.
St. John the Baptist
How many years did Mary fight temptations in the desert
17
What did Mary teach us about mistakes
God forgives us when we repent
What was written in the sand
"Father Zosimus, bury the body of humble Mary and pray for me"
His mother, St. Monica, prayed for him for years while he lived a sinful life and followed false teachings. He later became one of the greatest teachers in Church history
St. Augustine