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''In brief'': The Immaculate Conception is a Roman Catholic doctrine which asserts that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was preserved by God from the stain of [[original sin ]] at the time of her own conception. Specifically the doctrine says she was not afflicted by the privation of sanctifying grace which afflicts mankind, but was instead filled with grace by God, and furthermore The Roman Catholic Church also teaches that Mary lived a life completely free from sin. It is commonly confused with the doctrine of the virgin birth, though the two doctrines deal with separate subjects.
''For more information on Roman Catholic The Immaculate Concept is commonly confused with the doctrine regarding Maryof the virgin birth, see [[Roman Catholic: Mary]]''though the two doctrines deal with separate subjects.
----On December 8, [[1854 AD|1854]], Pope Pius IX declared the teaching of The Immaculate Conception to be official Roman Catholic teaching in his apostolic constitution [[Ineffabilis Deus]] ([[Latin]] for "Ineffable God"). The letter itself contains a history of the belief, citing its roots as a belief of the early Church, as well as citing the approval of Roman Catholic Bishops worldwide, who had been asked to weigh in on the matter. ''Ineffabilis Deus'' is considered by most Roman Catholics as an infallible decree issued ex cathreda (from the Pope, using his office to declare a previously held belief official dogma), a very rare occurance within the Church.
'''Overview'''* [[Overview Ambrose]] (Sermon xlii. 6, Int. Opp., S. Ambrosii) (Blessed Virgin, p. 77): The prophet David danced before the Ark. Now what else should we say the Ark was but holy Mary? The Ark bore within it the tables of the doctrine Testament, but Mary bore the Heir of the Immaculate Conception]]same Testament itself. The former contained in it the Law, the latter the Gospel. The one had the voice of God, the other His Word. The Ark, indeed, was radiant within and without with the glitter of gold, but holy Mary shone within and without with the splendor of virginity. The one was adorned with earthly gold, the other with heavenly.
'''Articles ==Links==* [http:/ opinions'''/www.newadvent.org/cathen/07674d.htm Immaculate Conception - The Catholic Encyclopedia]* [[Comments about http://www.cin.org/users/jgallegos/immac.htm Patristics on the Immaculate Conception]]* [[http://www.catholic.com/library/Immaculate_Conception_and_Assum.asp Catholic Answers - Immaculate Conception And The Church Fathers : Question and Answer (justforcatholics.org)]Assumption]
'''Quotes'''* {{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Quotes about the Immaculate ConceptionDenominations]] '''See also'''* -> [[Roman Catholicism]]* -> [[SinRoman Catholicism: Mary]] ---- Go to [[Roman Category:Catholic: MaryChurch]] contents page
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===Ineffabilis Deus===
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