Why Did God Need Mary | Mary (Advent Preaching Series) Week 1 by Fr. Michael
Dec 4, 2023
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Mary, Unpacks why God needed her in His plan for salvation. Exploring the significance of Mary and the misunderstood aspects surrounding her, along with God's plan for humanity. The connection between Mary and the Old Testament, highlighting how she is the answer to the problem of Eve. The significance of Mary in Scripture and her crucial role in God's plan of restoration. Mary's role as the new Eve and her battle against Satan, emphasizing her biblical presence during the birth of the church.
Mary plays a crucial role in God's plan to restore humanity and offer freedom from sin and death.
Mary's faith, obedience, and actions counteract the effects of Eve's disobedience, making her the new Eve and mother of the Church.
Deep dives
The Problem: Inherited Sin and Lack of Holiness
The podcast discusses the problem of inherited sin and lack of holiness that originated from Adam and Eve's disobedience. It emphasizes that all humans are born fallen and with a disposition to be attracted to sinful things. The wages of sin is death, and the consequence is eternal separation from God. This problem is the result of Adam and Eve's betrayal of God in the garden, and their sin has been passed on to all of humanity.
God's Plan: Restoration through Mary
The podcast explores God's plan to restore humanity through Mary. It highlights that although God does not control our free will, He has an overall plan for humanity. Mary is presented as the answer to the problem caused by Eve's disobedience. The podcast references passages in the Old Testament that foreshadow the coming of Jesus through Mary. Mary's complete obedience and willingness to be God's handiwork play a crucial role in this plan. God intends through Mary and Jesus to undo what Adam and Eve did, restoring the world and offering freedom from sin and death.
Mary as the New Eve and Mother of the Church
The podcast examines the role of Mary as the new Eve and the mother of the Church. It draws parallels between Eve and Mary, highlighting how Mary's faith, obedience, and actions counteract the effects of Eve's disobedience. The podcast references various scripture passages that allude to Mary, including Isaiah's prophecy of a virgin conceiving a son and Revelation's vision of a woman giving birth. Mary's presence at pivotal moments, such as Pentecost and the birth of the Church, further demonstrates her significance and connection to Jesus. The podcast emphasizes that focusing on Mary does not detract from Jesus but magnifies God's grace and power.
Join us as we journey with Mary this Advent through our Advent Preaching Series. This Sunday, Fr. Michael unpacks why God needed Mary in His plan for salvation. You can follow along with the handout on our website.
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