Why is Mary called “The Mother of God”?

“Would it not be more accurate to just say that Mary is "the mother of Jesus?" As a Catholic, I do not have a clear understanding as to why the Catholic Church has chosen to use Mother of God, instead of mother of Jesus.

Could you please shed some light on the matter?”

Your question is about an issue that goes back to the early days of the Church. There was a disagreement about whether Jesus was truly human, or divine, and appearing-pretending to be human.

We believe that Jesus is God and man, but the Church did have to make that declaration because at one time there was confusion about this.

Since Jesus is truly man and receives his body from Mary, his mother, and he is also God, Mary is called the Mother of God.

It is a name that has deep meaning for Catholics because it affirms the divinity of Jesus and the special task God chose for our Blessed Mother.

For centuries Catholics have turned to Mary to intercede for them. During the forthcoming month of May, while praying the Rosary, we’ll remember that Mary, the “Mother of God” is always ready to help us.