Posted on 12/31/2015 4:29:48 PM PST by NYer
I think that's part of a very extensive narrative about Mary.
19. If we examine closely the remainder of the life of Jesus Christ, we see that he chose to begin his miracles through Mary. It was by her word that he sanctified Saint John the Baptist in the womb of his mother, Saint Elizabeth; no sooner had Mary spoken than John was sanctified. This was his first and greatest miracle of grace. At the wedding in Cana he changed water into wine at her humble prayer, and this was his first miracle in the order of nature. He began and continued his miracles through Mary and he will continue them through her until the end of time.
Are you sure you really want to lean on De Montfort??
There are different degrees that RC's "adore" Mary. I'm sure there are as many different degrees as there are Catholics. I'd say De Montfort is on the higher end of the spectrum.
25. God the Holy Spirit entrusted his wondrous gifts to Mary, his faithful spouse, and chose her as the dispenser of all he possesses, so that she distributes all his gifts and graces to whom she wills, as much as she wills, how she wills and when she wills. No heavenly gift is given to men which does not pass through her virginal hands. Such indeed is the will of God, who has decreed that we should have all things through Mary, so that, making herself poor and lowly,, and hiding herself in the depths of nothingness during her whole life, she might be enriched, exalted and honoured by almighty God. Such are the views of the Church and the early Fathers.
This is one of the many reasons Christians reject roman catholic teaching on Mary.
This is nowhere supported in Scripture.
Are you saying that might not be supported in the Bible? Well I guess the bible is incomplete.
But the bible says Mary is blessed among women soooooo.
So the Mary of the religion of catholiciism is an unlawful wife of Joseph? Catholics do not see the dilemma their Vatican has placed on them in declaring Mary the spouse of God?
See #1935
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Our Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb,
Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Big difference between the Bible definition and the catholic definition of blessed.
See #1935
OHHHH I completely missed that point! To them Joseph is an old man who never touched her and was more of a legal guardian, then he died.
See the Bible.
Luke 1:39-56
[39] At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, [40] where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. [41] When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. [42] In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! [43] But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? [44] As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. [45] Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!”
[46] And Mary said:
“My soul glorifies the Lord
[47] and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
[48] for he has been mindful
of the humble state of his servant.
From now on all generations will call me blessed,
[49] for the Mighty One has done great things for me —
holy is his name.
[50] His mercy extends to those who fear him,
from generation to generation.
[51] He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;
he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.
[52] He has brought down rulers from their thrones
but has lifted up the humble.
[53] He has filled the hungry with good things
but has sent the rich away empty.
[54] He has helped his servant Israel,
remembering to be merciful
[55] to Abraham and his descendants forever,
even as he said to our fathers.”
[56] Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.
Sorry, didn’t realize the biology would be over your head.
The Bible is clear that Mary was espoused, meaning vows entered into.
Right off the bat it's based on an incorrect interpretation of the Greek.
Are you sure you’re saying that correctly?
I never saw “Our” in the 2nd line. I thought it was “The.”
I see a couple different versions on the web - even from what one might call “official” sites.
I hope you’re saying it “word perfect” - an error here could lead to your damnation.
I guess.
I can say the prayer in 6.65 seconds. What’s your best time?
A poor and misleading paraphrase of Gabriel's words to Mary.
For the correction please quote chapter and verse of the visit by Gabriel to Mary.
If there is a Catholic translation that verifies your statement please quote and link that.
What does the "16" signify?
If those are your original words (an opinion at best) fine, but the FR guidelines insist on documentation of quotes from others.
First, I assume you are trying to provide a (made up) statistic and you meant to include either "-percent" or a "%" symbol (upper row, halfway across.)
Second, the virgin birth is among those things at the center of orthodoxy.
So, your made-up statistic is hokum.
Still, you are entertaining.
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