The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 72: Mary’s Motherhood (2025)
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Mar 13, 2025 Discover the intriguing reasons behind Mary's perpetual virginity and their spiritual significance. Explore how her role as a mother fits into God's grand redemptive plan. Fr. Mike emphasizes the relationship between Mary, Jesus, and the Church, shedding light on her faith and obedience. This insightful conversation invites listeners to deepen their understanding of their spiritual motherhood.
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Reasons for Mary's Perpetual Virginity
- Fr. Mike Schmitz explains the importance of Mary's perpetual virginity.
- He discusses five reasons why it matters, covering God's initiative, the new creation, faith, and the Church.
Mary's Virginity and the Church
- Mary's virginity demonstrates God's initiative in Jesus's birth, signifying a new creation.
- Her faith and the Holy Spirit's role are highlighted, with Mary as a symbol of the Church.
Mary and Jesus
- Beliefs about Mary illuminate beliefs about Jesus, emphasizing God's role and the new creation.
- Mary's faith and virginity symbolize the Church, receiving the Holy Spirit.
