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Virgin Mary
Mary was the wife of Joseph and the mother of Jesus Christ, who was conceived within her by the Holy Spirit when she was a virgin. She is often called the “Virgin Mary,”. She was born in Jerusalem, the daughter of Joachim and Ann. In the Catholic faith, her feast day is celebrated on September 8.
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What is Mary the mother of Jesus' full name?
What are 4 central teachings of your Church about the Blessed Virgin Mary?
Mary was conceived without original sin (She is the Immaculate Conception).
Mary was told by the Archangel Gabriel that she was to be the mother of Jesus
(The Annunciation).
Mary gave birth to Jesus, the Son of God at Christmas (The Nativity).
When Mary died, she was immediately taken to heaven (The Assumption).
Roman Catholic AnswerThere are four defined dogmas of the Church which have been infallibly defined for belief by all faithful Christians:1) Mary is the Mother of God
2) Mary was Immaculately Conceived (which means that she was conceived in her mother's womb without sin.
3) The Assumption, at the completion of her life on earth God assumed her into heaven, body and soul.
4) That throughout her entire life, before, during, and after the birth of Our Blessed Savior, she remained a virgin: her perpetual virginity.
For a complete explication of all of these dogmas, you can pick up any theology text such as Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma by Ludwig Ott, Tan Books and Publishers, Inc. 1974 or the book,A Biblical Defense of Catholicism, by Dave Armstrong, Sophia Institute Press, © 2003 or look in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Why is the Virgin Mary referred to as the Madonna?
Madonna is from the Italian for "my lady". It is an old form of formal address for a woman in Italy. The Blessed Virgin as been referred to as "Our Lady" for many centuries in every language spoken by Catholics.
What is the story behind the assumption of the virgin Mary?
That at the end of her Earthly Life, Mary went to Heaven both Body & Soul, just like the Prophet Elijah.
Whose manger was it where the Virgin Mary gave birth?
The Bible only says it was in Bethlehem. It does not name the owner of the manger. (Luke 2:6-7,10-12,15-16)
Does the Virgin Mary ever wear black?
It's unknown as to what colour clothing Our Lady wore, while she was on Earth.
The Virgin Mary is associated with what Latin American goddess?
Some historians consider that the Virgin Mary and the ancient Mexican mother goddess Tonantzin are associated. They say that the 16th century Spaniards created the legend of Our Lady of Guadalupe as a Christianised Tonantzin, through an image said to have appeared on a simple peasant's cloak. The supposed purpose was to encourage the conversion of the indigenous population of early Mexico.
Others believe the virgin, Our Lady of Guadalupe was based on Coatlicue, the Aztec mother goddess.
What does the Immaculate Heart of Mary celebrate in the Roman Catholic Church?
It means St. Mary is conceived in Her Mother's womb without original sin.
What was Mary the mother of Jesus like?
Mary was poor and Jewish. It was important that she was not well known at that time or Herod would have killed Jesus. She was a humble servant of God who was mentally advanced for her age. She knew the prophesies. She knew "all generations will call her blessed". She has total faith in God. She had to move around alot. When Jesus died she had to move around with John, the apostle. When Jesus was born she had to move to Egypt, then back. She lost the favorite men in her life. She lost her father at a young age. She lost her husband when she was about thirty. She lost Jesus when she was 46. A prophet had to prepare her for Jesus' fame and death. She had a hard time controlling Jesus. He disappeared at 13 y/o. He wasn't enthused to help out at the wedding of Cana. He was pulled out of teaching because His mother and brothers were looking for Him. She was married to Joseph who was 90 y/o (oy!). She had other children after Jesus.
When did Catholics actually start worshiping the Virgin Mary?
We don't. & we never did. We don't pray to Mary and the saints in the sense of worshiping them, but in the sense of asking them to pray for us--as we ask each other for prayer.
"971 "All generations will call me blessed": "The Church's devotion to the Blessed Virgin is intrinsic to Christian worship."513 The Church rightly honors "the Blessed Virgin with special devotion. From the most ancient times the Blessed Virgin has been honored with the title of 'Mother of God,' to whose protection the faithful fly in all their dangers and needs. . . . This very special devotion . . . differs essentially from the adoration which is given to the incarnate Word and equally to the Father and the Holy Spirit, and greatly fosters this adoration."514 The liturgical feasts dedicated to the Mother of God and Marian prayer, such as the rosary, an "epitome of the whole Gospel," express this devotion to the Virgin Mary.515 " ~Catechism of the Catholic Church
I am posting a link to a site that also explains more about what Catholics believe about Mary & why they honor her.
What do Christians do when they get to Lourdes and why?
Many bathe in the waters of Lourdes, especially if they are fatally ill or severly disabled, hoping to be cured(& they usually are).
What made this representation of the Virgin Mary by Giotto revolutionary?
The Madonna has a surprisingly human appearance.
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Why is Mary the Mother of God a saint?
All New Covenant personages who died in a state of grace are considered as saints. Mary was chosen by God before all ages to be the mother of his son. She was obedient to God and gave birth to Jesus. Because of this she suffered many heartaches throughout her life.
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We do not really know who Mary's parents were, but an early tradition held they were called Joachim and Anne, although there is no biblical support for that tradition. Both Joachim and Anne are regarded as saints in the Catholic Church.
A later tradition is based on the contradiction between the genealogies of Jesus in Matthew and Luke, in which two different fathers are named for Joseph. Theologians since the eighth century have argued that the genealogy in Lukeis actually the family tree of Mary, and that Heli is her father, in which case Joachim and Anne cease to exist. Heli is supported by most Protestants and some Catholics as the father of Mary, but this is not a universal assumption.
Mary maried Joseph. Jesus was her son, and his brothers are recorded as James, Joses, Juda and Simon; the names of his sisters remaining unknown (Mark 6:3). Some say that the siblings of Jesus are not the children of Mary, in which case they would have been older than he. Against this is that neither nativity story, in Matthew and Luke, makes any mention, or even room, for older children - it is inconceivable that a parent would leave young children alone in Nazareth while undertaking a long and dangerous journey (Luke), it is also inconceivable that Joseph and Mary would abandon young children to flee from Bethlehem to Egypt (Matthew). Also, the gospel stories make the relationship between Mary and, the by then adult, children such that she would seem to have been their mother. On the gospel account the best we can say is that her husband was Joseph, and it seems that her sons were Jesus, James, Joses, Juda and Simon, and she had unnamed daughters. We do not know the names of her parents.
At Lourdes it's believed miracles take place. People from all over the world will travel to Lourdes on a pilgrimage, while there they will pray and have holy water poured over their head. If you have a disability eg. being deaf, it is believed you will get your hearing back.
Lourdes, France, was the site of an apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to a poor, fourteen year old girl, Bernadette Soubiroux. The first apparition occurred 11 February 1858, there were 18 in all. Currently, Lourdes is one of the most famous and popular pilgrimages for people, especially to be healed. There have been many miracles at Lourdes which are fully attested to by physicians as genuine miracles. We are talking instantaneous healing of broken legs, complete cures of individuals on their deathbed, etc.For a complete discussion of Lourdes, please see the link below.
Did Mary the Mother of God like to sew or knit?
The Gospels make quite a thing of Jesus seamless garment, how special it is. And who most likely made such a labor of love. Mary !!
What was the IQ of Mary mother of Jesus?
No record exists. It is also doubtful that such tests were carried out
Is the Virgin Mary was sinless from her conception and is full of grace?
from Modern Catholic Dictionary by John A. Hardon, S.J. Doubleday & Co., Inc. Garden City, NY 1980
Immaculate Conception. Title of the Blessed Virgin as sinless from her first moment of existence. In the words of Pope Pius IX's solemn definition, made in 1864, "The most holy Virgin Mary was, in the first moment of her conception, by a unique gift of grace and privilege of almighty God, in view of the merits of Jesus Christ the Redeemer of mankind, preserved free from all stain of original sin." This means that since the first moment of her human existence the mother of Jesus was preserved from the common defect of estrangement from God, which humanity in general inherits from the sin of Adam. Her freedom from sin was an unmerited gift of God or special grace, and an exception to the law, or privilege, which no other created person has received.
Is there any saint called Rosa Mystica?
Mystical Rose is one of the titles of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
No. Matthew 1:15-16 says: "And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob;
And Jacob begat Joseph ..."
There is no doubt that Matthew was providing what he believed to be the genealogy of Joseph, not Mary.
What will happen if Mary is the mother of God?
What is the meaning of virgin eyes?
There is no recognized, universally understood meaning attached to that phrase.
