She is the mother of Jesus, a person who is both human and divine. Mary is the Theotokos, Mother of God.
No, it inidicates a fact.
She certainly can call him Jesus, as that is his name. She can also call him her son, because that is what he is.
We deal with what is, not what might have been. And, what might or might not have been have no bearing on the fact that Jesus is indeed Mary’s son.
Pope Francis is a sinner. Mary was not.
Hence, Mary can call Jesus her son, because he is.
As you know, the Church does not teach Mary is equal with God. Neither the Church nor Mary claim otherwise.
Of course she’s not equal to God. She never made such a claim and neither does the Church. Why would you even think such a thing?
No matter how he wishes to describe himself, he is still the pope. He accepted the office, he can’t escape the fact nor is he merely by identifying himself with the rest of us. Mary, although not sinful, called herself “the lowly handmaid of the Lord” and she was, but she was more than this because God exalted her, not because she exalted herself. God can and does exalt whom he pleases because it pleases him to do so.
La Salette is a private revelation, and although approved by the Church, is not part of the public revelation of the Church. Still, in simply stating what is true about herself, Mary is not bragging anymore than Moses who wrote how he pleaded with God on behalf of Israel when God wanted to destroy his people and found a new people with Moses. Many people have been intercessors with God and have certainly undergone trials and sufferings that most of us will not be called upon to undergo. The same with all the great Saints in history. But, we follow their example and ask their prayers because they stand in the gap for us, praying for us and aiding us. This is part of their being members of the Church Triumphant with us on earth members of the Church Militant and all of us a part of the Communion of Saints. Jesus promised his disciples that they would do “greater things than these” referring to his earthly works of healing and so forth because they would go into the whole world to spread his Gospel. It is not bragging for the saints that fulfilled his commission to say that accomplished God’s will in their lives. All the merits they earned were earned by God working in and through them so all the glory goes back to God.
Well, you have phrased your questions rather unfortunately–as if Mary owed you (or us) an explanation. Do you really think she does? If so, you have the wrong end of the stick here. Her holiness is unquestionable. To even hint otherwise is bound to offend no matter what you intended.
This brings to mind a cute story
Hard to follow your rather disjointed thoughts here. What Catholic belief exactly are you -]attacking/-] challenging?
This is a private revelation and is not binding upon any of the Catholic faithful. Be safe! If private revelations bother you, stick with the Catechism.
Actually “my God” is a totally humbling statement. It shows that you yourself are not God or a god and that you answer to someone higher than yourself.
In regards to La Salette, Im not doubting what Mary has endured, but she is calling attention to it when we are told to do good things and to expect no reward or recognition for it. Calling attention to good deeds and placing those sacrifices higher than anyone elses, even though true, does not appear to be an act of humility.
Wow! That’s neat!This brings to mind a cute story
Our Adoration Chapel features a stained glass picture of Mary kneeling ,head bowed in prayer.This is just to the left of the chapel door.
Inside the chapel,on a wall directly opposite of the entrance is a large stained glass window,depicting Christ,in the Garden if Olives.
The coordinator of the chapel,took a picture of the satained glass depicting Mary for a prayer card.When the picture was developed,the image of Christ appeared on Mary’s veil.
My first thought upon seeing this picture…Mary REALLY is all about leading us to her Son!
And here is the problem. Things are not always what they appear to be. There is a larger context in which the totality of the private revelation occurred. Those to whom the revelation was not directed may easily misinterpret the meaning of the revelation.