[RobbyS]

just like Mary. The salient term is "like" Every saint is like Mary, which is to say every risen saint. After her encounter with Jesus, Mary was incapable of spiritual death. We go furthermore, of course, to say that from before all time she was destined to choose life over death.

[PetroniusMaximus]

"just like Mary. The salient term is "like""

The salient word is caritovw "full of grace". The believer and Mary have both been made "caritovw".



"After her encounter with Jesus, Mary was incapable of spiritual death. "

So you believe in the preservation of the saints? :)



"We go furthermore, of course, to say that from before all time she was destined to choose life over death."

I though predestination was anathama?