Out of appreciation, Mary stroked it, and an “M” appeared on the cat’s forehead. This mark was to forever remind people of the tabby cat that comforted baby Jesus and Mary. A tabby cat (the tabby cat is the most common in the world and would certainly have been around in those days) entered the stable where Mary and Jesus were staying the night. The cat jumped in next to Jesus and the warmth and purring put Jesus to sleep. The cat jumped from Mary's lap and curled up next to the baby Jesus. Mary was unable to remove the cat from the manger. She didn't mind the cat sleeping in her lap, but laying on her child was different.
The cat jumped from Mary's lap and curled up next to the baby Jesus. Mary was unable to remove the cat from the manger. She didn't mind the cat sleeping in her lap, but laying on her child was different. As Mary, the new mother, witnessed this gift to her child, she touched the little cat’s forehead. “Thank you, Little Tabby, for your gift of love and warmth. As a sign of my grateful blessing, you and all your descendants will forevermore carry my initial on your forehead.” Actress: Winner Takes All. Mary Cat was born in Europe. As it happened, there was a large grey-striped tabby cat living in the stable where Mary and Joseph took shelter. The cat had gotten so large by eating rats and snakes that came into the barn to steal grain and chicken eggs. Mary wanted to thank the cat, so she drew her initial on his head with her fingertip. And from that day to this, every tabby cat has worn a letter "M" above its eyes - the mark of the grateful Virgin." Whether truth or legend, it makes a nice story. Cats are not mentioned in the Bible, except as lions, so it has a definite appeal.
Actress: Winner Takes All. Mary Cat was born in Europe. As it happened, there was a large grey-striped tabby cat living in the stable where Mary and Joseph took shelter. The cat had gotten so large by eating rats and snakes that came into the barn to steal grain and chicken eggs. Mary wanted to thank the cat, so she drew her initial on his head with her fingertip. And from that day to this, every tabby cat has worn a letter "M" above its eyes - the mark of the grateful Virgin." Whether truth or legend, it makes a nice story. Cats are not mentioned in the Bible, except as lions, so it has a definite appeal. Hearing the baby crying, the cat instinctively jumped into the manger and curled up next to Jesus. In just moments, baby lulled to sleep from the cat’s warm, soft fur and gentle purring. Mary was profoundly grateful to the tabby and she gently stroked the forehead of the animal in thanks.