[annalex]

our "feet are quick to shed blood" is a spiritual fact, not in the least an exaggeration, even if we never actually take anyone out

The fact remains that when the language is stating a spiritual fact contrary to physical fact, the entire passage needs to be taken outside of the realm of stating physical facts. It is not then evidence of Mary's condition nor anyone else's condition in particular; it is said in a general sense to drive the point: "he himself may be just, and the justifier of him, who is of the faith of Jesus Christ". Of course, we notice the big exception made right in this sentence: Christ is technically part of "all" but He is "just". So is Mary, His deliverer, "for by the fruit the tree is known" (Matthew 12:33)

Merry Christmas! Please pray with me.

Mary Mother of God Pointing the Way

Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope.
To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve.
To thee to we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn, then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

[ealgeone]

Your picture captures catholicism perfectly......Big Mary.....little Jesus.