- Our Blessed Lord knew Mary better than any other human being ever will. He physically dwelt within her. Our Lady carried within her body, His DNA for the entirety of her life. Some want to think that God used her as a rent a womb, and when finished she was no longer needed. Our Lord does not treat her or us that way. When He gives a gift, it is a forever gift, no backsies, and not to be out done in generosity and He can’t change. It would be out of character for Him to limit the gift of the Incarnation.
- Some theologians consider the Church as an extension of Jesus through space and time. The Church is more than that when we consider the words of Jesus to Paul concerning the Christians persecution, but it is at least this definition Jesus <> Church .
- The Church through the centuries proposes practices to the faithful, especially those venerable prayers that have stood the test of time and are indulgenced, it is wise to heed this counsel. We don’t want a meager faith but one that is robust.
- The Litany of Loretto is one such prayer form.
- Gifts from the Lord irrevocable. Tremendous affront to anyone to simply be an incubator. Conflict rose very on in the Church, early Council of Ephesusin 431 AD Theotokos
- Unique Creator/ creation unique human being Mary. Titles give to her, elevate status of all women. Inherent dignity of Mry raises status of all women. When Mary is not where she should be, all women suffer
- Magnificat, shocking humility honesty about herself. Magnifies the Lord’s all generations call blessed
- Humility = truth. Call me blessed,
- Not Catholic, Hail full of grace, not the same greeting to us.
- Mary’s our model, in heaven full of grace. First fruits, Our Lord 7 Lady. Bodily Resurrection
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