To: BenKenobi
She is a mother for all of us, especially those who have lost ours. :) Your little smiley face reveals much.... I have often thought many catholics see Mary as a replacement of affection for the mothers and wives they no longer have. The images of her fills the place their mother or wife had. A feminine creature the church sanctions as readily available to them...which encourages Mary worship. But sadly Mary is no more available to them then their own mothers or wives are. They are all hopefully safely with the Lord.
538 posted on
12/18/2010 3:59:27 PM PST by
caww
To: caww
Mine’s still around thankfully, but I know many have found it a comfort.
602 posted on
12/18/2010 5:32:56 PM PST by
BenKenobi
("All my own perception of beauty both in majesty and simplicity is founded upon Our Lady." -Tolkein)
To: caww
Your little smiley face reveals much.... I have often thought many catholics see Mary as a replacement of affection for the mothers and wives they no longer have. The images of her fills the place their mother or wife had. A feminine creature the church sanctions as readily available to them...which encourages Mary worship. But sadly Mary is no more available to them then their own mothers or wives are. They are all hopefully safely with the Lord God have mercy. More parlor psychology.
626 posted on
12/18/2010 6:51:15 PM PST by
Judith Anne
(Holy Mary, Mother of God, please pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death.)
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