The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 133: Devotion to Mary (2025)
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May 13, 2025 Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary is highlighted as essential in deepening one's faith. Understanding Mary's role enriches love for Christ and doesn't detract from devotion to God; instead, it fosters it. The discussion clarifies the distinction between worship and honor, likening it to relationships. An exploration of Mary’s connection with the Church further emphasizes her importance in Christian worship, setting the stage for deeper themes like forgiveness and resurrection.
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Devotion to Mary is Essential
- The Church's devotion to Mary is essential to Christian worship.
- All generations, including ours, call Mary blessed as part of faith practice.
Mary as Eschatological Icon
- Mary acts as the eschatological icon representing the Church's fulfillment.
- She reveals what the Church is now and what it will become at journey's end.
Differentiate Worship and Honor
- Worship (latria) belongs to God alone, while honor (dulia) is given to saints and hyperdulia specifically to Mary.
- Honoring Mary increases our worship of God and never competes with it.