Lunes, Setyembre 26, 2005
Mary, the Mother of God


In the Catholic faith, we honor Mary as the Mother of God. We do not worship her, but we pray that through her intercession we may become closer to her Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ. This goes back to the Communion of the Saints. Above all, we know that Mary is not just the Mother of God but also our mother as well because Jesus gave her to us:
"When Jesus, therefore, saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, "Woman, behold, your son!" Then He said to the disciple, "Behold, your mother!" And from that hour the disciple took her into his own household" (John 19:26-27)

St. Albert the Great wrote: "Immediately next to being God is being the Mother of God." She held a unique role in salvation's history. Jesus Christ redeemed us, but Mary remains the Mother of Jesus and our spiritual mother. She is not equal to God but rather the most glorious person created by God because of her humility, trust in God, and above all, her Immaculate Conception.

Canon Francis Ripley writes in This is the Faith: "Because of the inexpressible dignity that is hers, the Catholic Church has from the beginning given Mary the highest form of honor below that reserved for God alone. The Church's practice has always reflected her belief that, provided Mary is not adored (which is the unique honor given to God alone), she cannot be honored to excess."

Various articles of mine on Mary:
There are five traditional Catholic beliefs about Mary:
  1. That she is the Mother of God;
  2. That she was Ever-Virgin;
  3. That she was immaculately conceived (remained sinless too);
  4. That she was assumed into Heaven and crowned Queen of Heaven and Earth;
  5. That she is Mediatrix of all Graces, Co-Redemptrix and Advocate for the People of God.
Numbers 1-4 inclusive have all been defined as infallible and must be believed. Number 5 has not been made a dogma of the faith. It is not a required belief of the Church.

Marian Prayers:
  1. Prayer for Mary's Intercession by St. Francis
  2. A Prayer to Jesus and Mary for the Holy Souls in purgatory
  3. An Eternal Alliance with Mary
  4. Dedication of oneself to the Blessed Virgin Mary
  5. Prayer of Devotion to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
"The Virgin Mother has no greater wish than to see her divine Son obeyed, loved, glorified, and exalted" (Blessed Columba Marmion)

11 comment(s):

del_button Agosto 4, 2006 nang 1:47 PM
Hindi-nagpakilala ayon kay ...

My favorite humble prayer to Mother Mary: O, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful is the splenddor of Heaven, blessed Mother of the Son of God, immaculate virgin, assist me in this necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary Mother of God, Queen of heaven and hearth, I humbly beseech thee from the bottom of my heart, succor me in this necessity. There are none that can withstand your power.
O show me herein you are MOther. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. (3 times)O HOly Mary I place this cause in your hands. (3 times)Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands. (3 times)Thank you for your mercy to me and mine. Amen.

del_button Agosto 4, 2006 nang 2:32 PM
Matthew ayon kay ...

What a beautiful prayer. Thank you for sharing it.

del_button Enero 14, 2007 nang 9:16 PM
Hindi-nagpakilala ayon kay ...

I think that the fact that God allows us to commicate with those who is now in heaven is a sign of love, and it prepares us to love all of the church.

del_button Hulyo 8, 2008 nang 7:35 PM
Hindi-nagpakilala ayon kay ...

A favorite prayer to Mary, Mother of God:O, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful is the splenddor of Heaven, blessed Mother of the Son of God, immaculate virgin, assist me in this necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary Mother of God, Queen of heaven and hearth, I humbly beseech thee from the bottom of my heart, succor me in this necessity. There are none that can withstand your power.
O show me herein you are MOther. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). say this prayer for 3 consecutive date and then you must publish it and it will be granted to you. Grateful thanks, J.D.

del_button Abril 28, 2010 nang 10:54 AM
Hindi-nagpakilala ayon kay ...

hi, just wanna share this.. i use to call Jesus Christ as Dad and Mother Mary as Mama Mary.. it's kinda Father, Mother and Daughter relationship. <3

del_button Pebrero 23, 2011 nang 12:14 PM
Hindi-nagpakilala ayon kay ...

Thank you Mother Mary for all of your assistance in my time of need.
O, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful is the splenddor of Heaven, blessed Mother of the Son of God, immaculate virgin, assist me in this necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary Mother of God, Queen of heaven and hearth, I humbly beseech thee from the bottom of my heart, succor me in this necessity. There are none that can withstand your power.
O show me herein you are MOther. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. (3 times)O HOly Mary I place this cause in your hands. (3 times)Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands. (3 times)Thank you for your mercy to me and mine. Amen.

del_button Marso 28, 2011 nang 10:13 AM
Jobadiah ayon kay ...

This ROCKS MY LIFe YESSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

del_button Hulyo 9, 2011 nang 7:33 AM
AGP ayon kay ...

Thank You dearest Mother Mary for your intercessions through the Rosary for my case. I spotted a black spot in the skin of my toe and it was really wierd. I pretty much got really worried and I seeked your help for healing through the Rosary. The black spot in the skin of my toe is now healed completely and the affected skin is now fully healthy again too. Thank you so much Mother! Thank You Lord God and Lord Jesus for hearing and answering Mother Mary's prayers for me.. :)

del_button Disyembre 22, 2011 nang 9:26 PM
Hindi-nagpakilala ayon kay ...

Thank you Mother Mary for your intercessions and the answered prayer.

del_button Abril 19, 2014 nang 9:40 AM
Hindi-nagpakilala ayon kay ...

When you arrived in heaven please ask JESUS whose picture is He keeping in His wallet.

del_button Abril 19, 2014 nang 9:49 AM
Hindi-nagpakilala ayon kay ...

I was criticized for keeping a picture of somebodyelse mother. If somebody else get to heaven ahead of me, please ask Jesus whose picture is He keeping in his wallet. Thanks. God bless.

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