Addendum:
The Pope did not reference Isiah and " the suffering servant" which many scriptural folks can connect to Christ. In time sense ing gerunds are ongoing present tense.
He also referenced Luke. Time was there was a thought that not only was Luke a physician- Taylor Caldwell had a great novel about him- but he was long lived and a friend to Mary. In fact, I was taught Mary was his primary source for his gospel. Even if not grounded in fact- stories like this play an important role.
Think of Mary's role at the wedding in Cana.
My guess is Mary would have been one of the women who the Depression era hobos would have marked.
Boo Radley and female spirituality and concept of
bridges not walls needs to come out to the light of day- not just one day but every day.