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topic_name = Roman Catholic Doctrine on the Virgin Mary |
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subtopics = [[Mary (mother of Jesus)]]
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* [[Theotokos]]
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* [[Perpetual virginity of Mary]]
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* [[Immaculate Conception]]
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* [[Assumption of Mary]]
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* [[Roman Catholicism: Co-Redemptrix]]
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* [[Marian prayers]] | [[Rosary]]
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* [[Visions and apparations]] | [[Marian apparitions]] |
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opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}
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* [[Immaculate Conception And The Church Fathers : Question and Answer (justforcatholics.org)]]
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* [[Mary's perpetual virginity - a Coptic perspective (W. Hanna)]] |
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Like other Christian [[denominations]], the Roman Catholic Church teaches [[Mary (mother of Jesus)|Mary]], a virgin, was the mother of [[Jesus]]. Unlike many other denominations however, it also teaches that Mary was conceived without [[original sin]] (the [[Immaculate Conception]]) as well as other doctrines not usually accepted by other Christian denominations.
  
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===Marian Dogma===
  
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====[[Theotokos]]====
  
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Theotokos is a Greek word and means "the one who gives birth to God". This doctrine was formulated by the [[Council of Ephesus]] in [[431 AD]]. The title "Mother of God" derives from this doctrine.
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'''Explanations'''
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====[[Perpetual virginity of Mary]]====
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* [[An overview of Roman Catholic teaching about Mary]]
 
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* [[Roman Catholic teaching on the perpetual Virginity of Mary]]
 
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* [[Roman Catholic teaching on the sinlessness of Mary]]
 
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* [[Roman Catholic teaching on prayers to Mary and Mary as mediator]]
 
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* [[Roman Catholic teaching on Mary the Mother of God]]
 
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* The [[Rosary]]
 
  
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This doctrine asserts that Mary stayed virgin during and after the birth of Jesus Christ and thus had no other children. Passages in the Bible which mention the brothers and sisters of Jesus are understood by the Roman Catholic Church to be referring to counsins of Jesus.
  
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'''Articles / opinions'''
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====[[Immaculate Conception]]====
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* [[Some short comments about the perpetual Virginity of Mary from different users]]
 
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* [[Some short comments about the sinlessness of Mary from different users]]
 
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* [[Some short comments about prayers to Mary and Mary as mediator from different users]]
 
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* [[Some short comments about Mary the Mother of God by different users]]
 
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* [[Some short comments on the Rossary by different users]]
 
  
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This doctrine teaches that Mary was conceived without original sin and was therefore sinless throughout her life.
  
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'''Quotes'''
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====[[Assumption of Mary]]====
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* [[Famous quotes about Roman Catholic teaching regarding Mary]]
 
  
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The "Assumption of Mary" is the teaching that because of her sinlessness and because death is the result of sin, Mary never experienced a physical death but instead was raised alive into the presence of Christ. It was officially recognized as church doctrine by Pope [[Pius XII]] in [[1950 AD]].
  
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====[[Roman Catholicism: Co-Redemptrix]]====
  
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This doctrine is controversially discussed inside the church. It is not official church teaching and [[Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger]], prior to becoming the Pope, has previously stated his opposition to the doctrine being officially proclaimed.
  
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There are a variety of opinions as to what the title co-redemptrix means. It refers to Mary in some way participating in the redemption of humanity and within the limits of traditional Catholic doctrine it could mean that Mary through her positive response to God's grace cooperates in the redemption brought by Christ.
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===Hyperdulia - Special veneration===
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This doctrine teaches that Mary is worthy of special [[veneration]] and devotion because of her special role in history.
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===[[Marian prayers]]===
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====[[Rosary]]====
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===[[Marian apparitions]]===
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The Catholic church maintains that on certain occasions and in certain places Mary appears in visions. Such places include Lourdes, Fatima and Guadelupe. A catholic is not held to believe in such apparitions.
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==Quotes==
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==Links==
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blessed_Virgin_Mary Wikipedia - Blessed Virgin Mary]
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Latest revision as of 05:56, 7 November 2008

Roman Catholic Doctrine on the Virgin Mary
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SERMONS, ESSAYS AND OPINIONS
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Like other Christian denominations, the Roman Catholic Church teaches Mary, a virgin, was the mother of Jesus. Unlike many other denominations however, it also teaches that Mary was conceived without original sin (the Immaculate Conception) as well as other doctrines not usually accepted by other Christian denominations.

Marian Dogma

Theotokos

Theotokos is a Greek word and means "the one who gives birth to God". This doctrine was formulated by the Council of Ephesus in 431 AD. The title "Mother of God" derives from this doctrine.

Perpetual virginity of Mary

This doctrine asserts that Mary stayed virgin during and after the birth of Jesus Christ and thus had no other children. Passages in the Bible which mention the brothers and sisters of Jesus are understood by the Roman Catholic Church to be referring to counsins of Jesus.

Immaculate Conception

This doctrine teaches that Mary was conceived without original sin and was therefore sinless throughout her life.

Assumption of Mary

The "Assumption of Mary" is the teaching that because of her sinlessness and because death is the result of sin, Mary never experienced a physical death but instead was raised alive into the presence of Christ. It was officially recognized as church doctrine by Pope Pius XII in 1950 AD.

Roman Catholicism: Co-Redemptrix

This doctrine is controversially discussed inside the church. It is not official church teaching and Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, prior to becoming the Pope, has previously stated his opposition to the doctrine being officially proclaimed.

There are a variety of opinions as to what the title co-redemptrix means. It refers to Mary in some way participating in the redemption of humanity and within the limits of traditional Catholic doctrine it could mean that Mary through her positive response to God's grace cooperates in the redemption brought by Christ.

Hyperdulia - Special veneration

This doctrine teaches that Mary is worthy of special veneration and devotion because of her special role in history.

Marian prayers

Rosary

Marian apparitions

The Catholic church maintains that on certain occasions and in certain places Mary appears in visions. Such places include Lourdes, Fatima and Guadelupe. A catholic is not held to believe in such apparitions.

Quotes

Links


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