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Actually, the Bible does mention Mary in the Book of Revelation, illustrating her importance in salvation history.
Eve is described as “the mother of all the living” in the natural order (Gen. 3:20). Similarly, the early Church Fathers viewed Mary as “the New Eve,” i.e., of God’s children in the supernatural order, the order of grace. For through Mary’s “yes,” in contrast to Eve’s “no,” came forth the Redeemer of the world.
In part, the Fathers’ teaching was attested to in Revelation 12, as the dragon, who represents the devil, goes off “to make war on the rest of her offspring, on those who keep the commandments of God and bear testimony to Jesus” (Rev. 12:17). The author of Revelation makes clear he’s referring to Mary, the Mother of Jesus (Rev. 12:13), meaning Mary is indeed the spiritual mother of all Christians.
As to why the Blessed Mother’s not mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles or other New Testament books is open to debate. But her affirmation in the Gospels, the Book of Revelation, and the Church’s teaching otherwise illustrates that Mary is the Christian disciple par excellence and has an ongoing salvific role as the spiritual mother of all Christians.