Catholic Answers Live

#12432 Why is Mary Called Co-redemptrix? – Why Aren’t You Catholic? - William Albrecht

Oct 28, 2025
William Albrecht, a Patristics scholar and apologist, dives deep into fascinating topics around Catholic doctrine. He explores why Mary is referred to as Co-redemptrix, emphasizing her unique role through biblical comparisons. Albrecht also discusses ways to shift from being a Christian to a Catholic, stressing the importance of catechism for families. He provides advice on engaging loved ones about faith, assuring listeners that the Church is guided by the Holy Spirit despite modern challenges, and addresses misconceptions about practices like Santa Muerte.
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
ADVICE

Shift From Solo Bible To Communal Sacraments

  • Embrace the sacramental and communal life by attending Mass often and joining parish activities.
  • Read the Catechism (start with the compendium) and pray regularly with your children to form their faith.
ADVICE

Get Kids Into Parish Catechism

  • Enroll your children in the parish religious education program and prepare them for sacraments like First Communion.
  • Lead by example: bring them to Mass and practice daily prayers and the rosary at home.
INSIGHT

What 'Co-Redemptrix' Really Means

  • 'Co-redemptrix' means Mary cooperated with Christ, not that she equals Him or redeems apart from Him.
  • Her fiat in Luke 1:38 uniquely cooperates in the incarnation and salvation plan.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app