Do you own those books from the 1800s? Or did you get those quotes online? Mind putting up a link, so we can all see that they are accurate? Or did you get them from some anti-Catholic site, which quoted them from somewhere else?
I have been gathering them from many sources each time trying to make sure it’s authentic. Comments made either by Catholics or those who disagree with them gets me curious enough to try to find the truth. Look at my name! If I’m wrong I want to know but will tell you if you are (as I understand it) as well.
Here is one of the sources. I have many more questions and will be posting them from time to time. If you have proof that the information is not that of the RCC don’t be afraid to let me know but understand that I will check. My name ya see! Hehe
There was a movement within the Catholic Church in the 19th century to more explain Mariology more thoroughly. The Church always saw Mary as the greatest of all Saints - graced by God in a unique and special way. It stressed that venerating and imitating her Christian obedience was a path to holiness and that holiness is a step towards Salvation.
Anti-Catholics, particularly apostate Catholics, continually display their ignorance of a very complex subject by quoting excerpts out of context and demanding a one or two sentence defense. It doesn't work that way. Faithful Catholics have done their homework, meditated on a number of thoughts and have embraced the dogma. Those who have not done their homework simply don't get it. It is like discussing the beauty of a sunset with the color blind.