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Does Mary's obedience save us? Does Mary deliver our souls from death through our prayers? Is Mary the cause of our salvation? Is Mary our Helper? Advocate? Mediatrix? Benefactress? We must seek an accurate understanding of Mary. Let's see together what the Catechism and Bible have to say on the subject! Find free books, handouts, videos, & more!
Mary watched over and protects the human race through her powerful intercession in Heaven. Mary intercedes for our needs in the same way that she went to Jesus when the wine had run out at the wedding feast of Cana (John 2:1-11). Mary not only prays for us, but also leads us back to Christ. Mary’s words
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- ROBERT FASTIGGI, PH.D.
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Professor of Systematic Theology , Sacred Heart Major Seminary
Vatican II’s Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy tells us that Mary, the Mother of God, “is joined by an inseparable bond to the saving work of her Son (indissolubili nexu cum Filii sui opere salutari coniungitur).”15 This inseparable or indissoluble bond between Mary and the saving work of her Son is manifested from the time of Christ’s conception ...
We might be tempted to think that Mary’s co-redemptive work ends at Calva-ry, but this is not the case. Vatican II makes it clear that after Mary’s assumption into heaven she continues act as our “mother in the order of grace.”32As the Coun-cil teaches: This maternity of Mary in the order of grace began with the con-sent which she gave in faith at ...
Dec 1, 2007 · Within the New Testament Mary’s cooperation with God is ongoing. As she conceived Jesus, Mary began to cooperate with the work of Redemption (Luke 1:38). She continued to do so as she bore him (Luke 2:7), and went on doing so as she interceded with him at the wedding of Cana of Galilee (John 2:3).
970 "Mary's function as mother of men in no way obscures or diminishes this unique mediation of Christ, but rather shows its power.
Nov 21, 2022 · Yet this is what he does, and because of Mary’s complete trust in God, she plays a crucial role in God’s plan for our salvation. In Luke, she describes herself as the “handmaid of the Lord” (1:38). Mary is expressing her willingness to be God’s servant, putting God’s plan ahead of her own wants.
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Dec 15, 2021 · 1. She submitted to God’s plan. Although Mary was frightened by the angel’s news, she never refused to take on the task God was handing her. She willingly obeyed His plan. I believe this is why God chose Mary.
