Mary And Religion
Mary the mother of Jesus is an important figure to the Catholic Churches teachings. Mary is known through many biblical references, which are, however, lightly mentioned to create a proper biography. The development of Mary can be traced through the history of the Christians- apparitions, feast days, organisations and prayers.
The Church doesn't require belief in any apparition or other private revelation. However, she does exercise her maternal judgment for the protection of the faithful in declaring some apparitions to be inauthentic, others to be "worthy of belief." The apparitions have been judged whether they are worthy of belief, and devotions related to them have been encouraged by the truth. Each has miracles associated with it which are unexplainable by the best scientists in the world, as testimony to its authenticity. …show more content…
The Assumption is known as the day Mary was taken into heaven body and soul. Her acceptance into heaven symbolises the promise made by Jesus to all Catholics that when their time comes, they too will be able to join paradise. This feast day is specifically celebrated on August 15 where Christians commemorate the day Mary's sinless soul and incorrupt body was elevated into heaven to join her son and God.
The church honours Mary for the grace God showed her in preserving her from sin, in choosing her to be the earthly mother of his son Jesus, and her obedience in having faith in his words. One way the church gives honour to the Blessed Virgin Mary is through beautiful and historical Christian prayers. Some of these prayers are designated towards her as either praise or a way of showing our appreciation. For instance:
The Magnificat, Ave Maria (Hail Mary), Hail Holy Queen, the Angeles, Mary help those in need, our lady of Guadalupe, O Virgin Mary, John Paul II: A theologian and the Virgin Mary's bard, Canticle of Mary and many
The Church doesn't require belief in any apparition or other private revelation. However, she does exercise her maternal judgment for the protection of the faithful in declaring some apparitions to be inauthentic, others to be "worthy of belief." The apparitions have been judged whether they are worthy of belief, and devotions related to them have been encouraged by the truth. Each has miracles associated with it which are unexplainable by the best scientists in the world, as testimony to its authenticity. …show more content…
The Assumption is known as the day Mary was taken into heaven body and soul. Her acceptance into heaven symbolises the promise made by Jesus to all Catholics that when their time comes, they too will be able to join paradise. This feast day is specifically celebrated on August 15 where Christians commemorate the day Mary's sinless soul and incorrupt body was elevated into heaven to join her son and God.
The church honours Mary for the grace God showed her in preserving her from sin, in choosing her to be the earthly mother of his son Jesus, and her obedience in having faith in his words. One way the church gives honour to the Blessed Virgin Mary is through beautiful and historical Christian prayers. Some of these prayers are designated towards her as either praise or a way of showing our appreciation. For instance:
The Magnificat, Ave Maria (Hail Mary), Hail Holy Queen, the Angeles, Mary help those in need, our lady of Guadalupe, O Virgin Mary, John Paul II: A theologian and the Virgin Mary's bard, Canticle of Mary and many