Issues, Etc. A Vatican Document on the Virgin Mary & Communion in One Kind – Dr. Jordan Cooper, 11/6/25 (3101)
Nov 6, 2025
Dr. Jordan Cooper, an expert in systematic theology and the executive director of Just and Sinner, dives into key discussions on Marian doctrine and communion. He examines the Vatican's recent decision against calling Mary co-redemptrix, exploring its historical roots and global Marian devotion. Cooper also unpacks the origins and theological implications of withholding the cup in communion, emphasizing the spiritual benefits of receiving it. The conversation highlights the tension between tradition and reform in church practices.
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Late Medieval Origins Of Marian Titles
- The terms co-redemptrix and mediatrix are late-medieval developments not found in the early church.
- The Vatican document traces their history and restricts their official use to protect Christ-centered mediation.
Recent Papal Influence And A Corrective Move
- Popes John Paul II and Benedict shaped modern Marian emphasis, but Rome stopped short of defining co-redemptrix as dogma.
- The new document signals a corrective move to place Christ central in mediation and atonement.
Theology Vs. Popular Piety Gap
- Roman theologians make fine distinctions about Mary that often don't reach laity understanding.
- Dr. Jordan Cooper warns such distinctions can lead average worshippers to equate Mary’s role with Christ's redemption.
