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Sep 29, 2020 · 1. How is viewing Mary as more “immaculate” and righteous than the rest of us human creatures not deifying her? 2. What are the Biblical grounds for the Catholic belief that Mary lived as righteously as Jesus did? 3. Even if God did create Mary without inclination to sin, why do Catholics esteem her for something He did?
May 7, 2014 · Mary is the link between our broken humanity and the boundless divinity present in the triune God. Mary is redeemed, as she is human, but she is also considered to have a special and unique relationship with God, as she shares DNA with Christ.
Veneration for Mary is based on the reference in the Gospel of Luke to Mary as the selected handmaid of the Lord who is greeted and praised by both Elizabeth and the angel Gabriel.
May 3, 2023 · Why venerate Mary? Dodd cited five main reasons: 1. God honored Mary. 2. Honoring Mary glorifies and obeys God more than if we do not venerate her. 3. Honoring Mary brings us closer to Jesus. 4. The church has always venerated Mary.
974 The Most Blessed Virgin Mary, when the course of her earthly life was completed, was taken up body and soul into the glory of heaven, where she already shares in the glory of her Son's Resurrection, anticipating the resurrection of all members of his Body.
The veneration of the Virgin Mary is a multifaceted practice rooted in deep theological doctrines and spiritual traditions. Her unique role in salvation history, her exemplary faith, and her intercessory power form the cornerstone of why Catholics hold her in such high esteem.
The honor we give to God alone is properly called adoration, the highest honor we can give. The honor we give to Mary and the saints is called veneration. Proper veneration of the saints does not interfere with the worship due to God, but rather fosters it.
