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OK keep using the bible and show where it says Mary is the other Mother of the church.

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Wednesday, April 30, 2003
Easter Weekday

First Reading:
Responsorial Psalm:
Gospel:

If I were worthy of such a favor from my God, I would ask that he grant me this one miracle: that by His grace He would make of me a good man.

-- St Ansgar

The following is, as usual, from The Word Among Us:

God so loved the world. (John 3:16)

Father in heaven, thank you for sending your Son to us. Through him, you have given us access to heaven and welcomed us into your eternal life with us--all this in spite of our sin and rebellion. Who are we, Father, that you would be so merciful to us?

Lord God, fan into flame our longing to live in your presence. May we never take your love for granted, forget you, or consider ourselves good enough to go on alone! Impress upon our hearts the truth that we depend on you at every moment. Even the air we breathe is a gift from you. No matter how much our lives become filled up with activities, we are still empty without you. Father, teach us to speak with you in our hearts and to listen for your voice throughout the day.

We pray also for those who have yet to hear your voice. Dispel the confusion that keeps them apart from you! Let them hear the words of your Son, inviting them into eternal life. Lord, the devil wants to keep people bound in sin so that they would not perceive and lay hold of the freedom Jesus offers. But this darkness is merely a cobweb that you can blow away the instant anyone turns to you. Let men and women everywhere come to know the freedom your Son has won for them. Sow the seeds of your love everywhere in the world, so that Jesus might be born in all hearts.

Thank you, Father, for your great mercy! We deserved death, but you chose to send your Son to die in our place. Now, grateful for your love, we run to you and soak ourselves in your kindness and compassion. We know you will not abandon anyone who turns his heart to you. Look deep into our hearts, Lord, and deliver us from every evil desire. Strengthen what is weak in us. Shine your light on what is good in us. Fill us with peace in your presence. Come, Father, and bring us into intimacy with you!

"Lord God, you are wonderful beyond all description. For giving us your Son we are grateful beyond words. Fill our hearts with your love and make us instruments of your grace in this world."

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God bless.

AC

OK keep using the bible and show where it says Mary is the other Mother of the church.

My purpose was to defeat your notion of demonstrating the "anti"scriptural nature of the title as opposed to the "extra"scriptural nature. Having done that... why move on?

But of course, it isn't that hard... so why not?

The church is the body of Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:27
Mary is the mother of Christ - Matthew 1:16
"A is to B as A is to C if B=C" Mary is Mother of those who are in Christ.