Immaculate Conception

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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 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 doctrine regarding Mary, see Roman Catholic: Mary

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Overview

• Overview of the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception

Articles / opinions

• Comments about the Immaculate Conception
• Immaculate Conception And The Church Fathers : Question and Answer (justforcatholics.org)

Quotes

• Quotes about the Immaculate Conception

See also

• Roman Catholicism
• Sin

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