November 29, 2010 5:38 PM
The truth about Mary in Scripture
This is very beautiful and presents in a plain and simple way the Catholic Church's understanding of Mary, based on the foreshadowing of the Old Testament and the fulfillment in the New Testament. Definitely worth watching no matter what denomination you are:
The Truth About Mary and Scripture: MUST SEE!
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Thank you for sharing. It does help me understand where Catholics are coming from on the topic of Mary.
I would encourage all to look more closely at the Revelation passage and take it in context with the entire chapter (ch. 12) rather than just the one verse. The woman is described as "A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars..." Check Genesis 37:9 (Joseph, son of Jacob/Israel and one of his dreams). Revelation chapter 12 also discusses the woman fleeing to the wilderness for time, times and half a time - protected from the dragon and nourished by God. This fits more closely with Israel. In Matthew 24 (vv 15-17), Jesus says that Judah must flee to the mountains (read the entire chapter for context, also Mark 13 and Luke 21).
Two questions, the video says that Mary is a sinless virgin. Is there scripture that supports that she was sinless? And is there scripture that supports that she was assumed into heaven?
Thank you again for giving me a different perspective and challenging me to look at things and investigate what the Bible has to say :)
Posted by: Melinda M | November 30, 2010 8:46 AM
Melinda, Go to this link of Catholic Answers for a clear explanation of the foundation of the Church's teaching on Mary's sinlessness and her Assumption.
http://www.catholic.com/library/Immaculate_Conception_and_Assum.asp
Although there are biblical foundations for these teachings, the main source is the Bible's teaching on the authority of the Church which the Bible says is "the pillar and foundation of truth" (1 Tim. 3:15).
Posted by: Judy | November 30, 2010 11:11 AM
I am very passionate about the issue of Mary because I really believe that understanding her role in Gods Plan is the key to turning the tide of feminism that is affecting the Christian Church.
Here are some informative links:
http://www.catholic.com/library/Mary_Ever_Virgin.asp
http://www.catholic.com/library/Mary_Mother_of_God.asp
http://www.catholic.com/library/Mary_Full_of_Grace.asp
http://www.catholic.com/library/Immaculate_Conception_and_Assum.asp
http://www.catholic.com/thisrock/2003/0312sbs.asp
http://www.catholic.com/thisrock/1998/9812fea2.asp
Marys role illuminates the theology of the feminine. Men who love Mary as their heavenly Mother respect women and their role in society and the Church. Women who love Mary do not doubt the significance of their feminine role.
In order to understand Catholic theology you have to take a step back and let the big picture form in your minds eye... like a great work of art. Analyzing the individual brush strokes will not reveal the beautiful cohesiveness of our Salvation History.
Posted by: paigeu | November 30, 2010 11:11 AM
Judy, thank you for the information.
My pastor once ended a sermon with this ancient maxim of the church: "In essentials, unity; in nonessentials, diversity; in all things, charity." Barbara, I appreciate your blog for this.
Posted by: Melinda M | November 30, 2010 12:43 PM
