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Aug 3, 2024 · 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!”. 29 But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and ...
Sep 5, 2024 · Mary gave birth to Jesus, the Son of God, who is fully divine and fully human, united in one person. Thus, the title “Mother of God” does not elevate Mary beyond her role as a creature, but highlights her indispensable role in the mystery of the Incarnation.
- A Stick to Beat Us with
- Will You Cooperate Or Not?
- Mary, Evangelist
- Mother of Sorrows
- You Can’T Just Throw Me Away!
- Further Reading
I understand how Mary’s titles of Mediatrix and Co-Redemptrix remain one of the sorest points in Evangelical – Catholic discussions. A Protestant who has heard of these titles will use them as a big stick with which to beat Catholics, and it is important to know how best to engage the discussion. For genuine dialogue, it is vital to listen to and u...
Instead of wading into an argument about Mary being Mediatrix and Co-Redemptrix, it is useful to discuss the principle and possibility of humans cooperating with God in the work of redemption. Protestants have a deeply ingrained resistance to the idea that we can cooperate with God for our redemption at all. In their desire to maintain the doctrine...
Once an Evangelical admits that cooperation with God is not only possible, but necessary, it opens up the idea that there is a purpose for our co-working with God. We cooperate with God for the salvation of the world. Here is another point where the Evangelical critic can connect. The Evangelical believes that each one of us has a new mission in li...
An Evangelical may accept this in theory, but still may find it difficult to understand how Mary can be called a “co-redemptrix.” It is worthwhile going back to the mysterious words of St. Paul. In an astounding phrase, St. Paul says that his sharing in Christ’s sufferings is actually effective. It completes “what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions...
The Evangelical may accept Mary as vital for the Incarnation and therefore the Redemption but may wonder why we insist that she has a continuing redemptive and mediatory role. We believe this because Mary’s role was not once and done. Mary did not conceive and bear Jesus, then just disappear. If her action had meaning, then it was as a continuing r...
- Despite Mary’s Fears, She Trusted God’s Word and Guidance for Her Life. When Mary received the angel Gabriel’s message that she would conceive Jesus through the Holy Spirit, she was afraid.
- In the Midst of Mary’s Trials, She Continued to Praise God. In the midst of Mary’s life-changing news that she would give birth to the Messiah, she continued to praise God.
- Mary’s Suffering Drew Her Closer to God. Being the mother of Jesus was Mary’s greatest honor and ultimate source of suffering. She witnessed Jesus endure intense ridicule, opposition, and crucifixion.
- Mary Trusted God in the Unknown. Although Mary’s path was unknown, she surrendered and trusted God moving forward. It is easy to trust God when things are going well and your next step is clear.
The theology of Marian co-redemption un-folds in seven key moments: 1) Mary’s predestination as the Co-redemptrix; 2) Mary’s Immaculate Conception; 3) Mary’s free consent to be the Mother of the Word Incarnate at the Annunciation; 4) Mary’s union with her Son “in the work of salvation” from “the time of Christ’s virginal conception up to His dea...
Everything about Mary, everything that makes her and her place in God's plan different from ours, is only because of God's grace to her. Mary is entirely a product of God's tender, loving grace. And that is something with which Protestants can agree, even though they do not recognize just how gracious God was toward Mary.
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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
