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Current thinking by most Catholic biblical scholars is that Mary died a natural death, was buried and a short time later her body was taken into heaven to be reunite with her soul. This would mirror Christ's own death and Resurrection. Apocryphal writings state that when Mary was on her death bed, the apostles were summoned. All were present at her death except Thomas who arrived three days later. When he arrived he was taken to the tomb but it was empty, only the burial cloths remained. Two places claim to have the tomb of Mary - Jerusalem and Ephesus. There is no evidence to support either claimant.
The Doctrine of the Assumption states that Mary, because of her unique position as the Mother of Jesus, did not undergo corruption after her time on earth was completed but was taken body and soul into heaven. The doctrine leaves the question as to whether Mary died before the assumption open and either view is acceptable.
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How do Catholics show their devotion to Mary?
The catholics mainly worship Mary as they say god found her perfect,
Who found bloody Mary's dead body?
a passer by found the dead body of mary and her ghost still wanders around the streets
Who did Mary like Catholics or johover whitnes?
does Mary like catholics or johover whitnes
Who worships Mary - Catholics or Protestants or Jews or Muslims?
Catholics are wrongly accused on a regular basis that they worship Mary. Catholics are always quick to say that this is not true. Protestants see the high honor that Catholics give Mary as idolatry. Catholics are not worshiping Mary by honoring her. They are just following Jesus' example are honoring his mother. No Catholic can give more honor to Mary than what Jesus gave to her.
Which religion says the Hail Mary?
Catholics say the Hail Mary frequently.
How did the Catholics show devotion to Mary the mother of Jesus?
By praying the Hail Mary.
Was Mary born in May?
We have no idea when Mary was born but the nativity of Mary is celebrated by Catholics on September 8.
Why are Catholics required to believe in the private apparition of Mary in such places as Lourdes Fatima and Guadalupe?
Apparitions of Mary or others are not doctrinal issues and Catholics are not required to accept them.
How do Catholics in different countries honor Mary on the Annunciation?
Our lady of Africa and The Virgin Mary
What groups supported Mary queen of Scots of her time?
The Catholics and the French supported Mary
Do Greek Catholics believe in the Virgin Mary?
Greeks that are Catholic, do believe in the Virgin Mary.
Do Catholics believe that the Virgin Mary's mother was a virgin as well?
No, Catholics do no believe that St. Anne was a virgin.
