Coredemptrix, which means "Woman with the Redeemer" who gave the word that meaning? After reading the replies to the unintentional firestorm I created by speculating that the theology of coredemptrix may not be completely understood by most Catholics, based on the threads here I am convinced that my assumption was correct. ie: Though many Catholics believe in the legitimacy of this title, it has not been defined as an article of faith.
Mary cannot and does not redeem us by herself. What can she do to add to the finished work of Christ on the cross? Was his death not sufficient in and of itself to redeem the world? Is not salvation a gift from God and not of works? I must admit I am more confused now than I was before I started reading the various explanations for the theological concept of co redemption.
Roy Schoeman, a Harvard Business School professional, Harvard, strike one, Professor, strike two, God did not reveal himself. For the next year, Mr. Schoeman prayed to this 'unknown' God asking Him to identify Himself. Interesting that this Harvard professor didn’t think to read the Bible. If you want to know God, the first place to start in my opinion would be the Bible. If you are a Muslim then read the Koran. If you are a Jew than read the Old Testament etc. Are not those sources primary?
It was Mary who drew Roy Schoeman to her Son. John 14:6
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
This is absolutely correct .... No one comes to the Father except through Christ. Sometimes, the more 'resistant' need a little help. That is where Mary comes in. She draws people to her Son. Mary always points to her Son, as exemplified in this icon.
He is the source of salvation, not Mary.