Pints With Aquinas Do We Need Marian Apparitions? | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.
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May 18, 2024 Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., discusses Marian apparitions and Catholic beliefs. Topics include the necessity vs. fittingness of salvation means, the role of Marian apparitions in relation to Christ, and reflections on maternal mediation in faith.
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Core Catholic Beliefs
- Catholics believe in the triune God and the incarnate Lord.
- Other beliefs, including Marian apparitions, stem from these core beliefs.
Mary's Place in Doctrine
- Belief in Mary is part of the Incarnation, subordinate to Christ, not unimportant.
- Catholic teachings emphasize proportion and hierarchy of truths.
Necessity of Apparitions
- The necessity of Marian apparitions isn't absolute like the need for Christ.
- God could save in other ways, but the Incarnation is "most fitting."