Go back to the artist of this painting and read his description of his art. He does not understand that Christ came to earth to die. To write that Mary would take the place of Jesus on the cross if she could, is not to understand the mission of Jesus Christ to save sinners from their sins. I think the artist is clueless about the gospel of God’s grace.
So why is this belief of his the fault of the Churches teaching on THe Mopther of God. How can you link this artists understanding of God and his Mother with that of a Catholic who prays (asks) to Mary?
Go to msn.com and seach under mary on the cross. Click on image.
Gosh! did the Pope paint that?
How many earthly ‘normal’ mothers have been willing to die to save their children? How many have wished they could suffer in their child’s place?
I can paint an image of George Bush on the cross. It does not support an argument that Catholics replace Jesus with “W.” You have given no support for your conclusion that this image of Mary is intended to do as you suggest. That being said, it is an interesting image with some scriptural support (the heart pieced) that evokes thinking about what is being depicted. It does not inspire me to worship Mary. So, if you contend that Catholic doctrine sanctions Marian adoration, please produce some authoritative texts. Don’t throw up pictures without at least the name of the author, then accuse Catholics of Mary worship. It’s not a very tenable position for you to take. I’ve seen much stronger argument from you. Why are you suddenly taking the low road here?
You’ve presented only two images… Neither of them show Mary affixed to a cross. The first shows Mary holding her infant Son with HIS arms stretched wide in front of a cross - Mary in the background. How is this blasphemous?
I’ve heard of the confusion caused by the “Catholicism: Crisis of Faith” video - produced by anti-Catholics. In the film, it is stated that an image of Mary crucified appears in the cathedral in Quito, Ecuador. However, the image appears in a monastery in Quito, and it is not the BVM. The image is of a young woman martyr named St. Liberata, the daughter of a Portuguese prince who refused her father’s wishes that she marry a pagan prince. Her father had her crucified because of her steadfast adherence to her faith. (See Catholic Answers’ The Essential Catholic Survival Guide, pp. 356-357.) James McCarthy - the producer of the video - admitted to the blunder, but did not re-edit his “hit-piece” video. Id. Is this where you heard about images of a crucified Mary? From James McCarthy? If you heard from some other source than McCarthy and his video, could you provide it to me so I could research the claim and respond to this unsupported accusation?
This person is obviously not Catholic.
Love is PatientIs this artist even christian? I’ve looked at his web-site. Some of his paintings depict mystical creatures and native american blessing/prayer ceremonies? I’m not sure how you could cite this piece as evidence of any sort of Catholic Marian practice?
The purple image is from Ian Paisley’s website!
Please do not put words in my mouth. You also never answered my question in regards to your signature of:
Have you ever prayed for anyone who had not directly asked for your prayers?
Mary confessed she was a sinner (Luke 1).PLEASE do not add to scripture. Scripture does NOT say that Mary was a sinner–that’s a modern Protestant addendum.
Nor does Scripture say she stopped being a virgin.
As for the assumption, my goodness, I don’t understand why that would bother you.
And for the unfortunate term co-reedemer (it really does confuse Protestants so much) all is being said is that her cooperation in the will of God was important.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. (Gabriel said)
Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. (So Elizabeth said)
Holy Mary, Mother of God (an ancient, orthodox Christian belief)
Pray for us sinners (all Christians are part of the body of Christ, whether on earth, in purgatory or in heaven, and thus all pray for each other)
Now and at the hour of our death, amen. (Hey, who wouldn’t want someone praying for you when you die?)
God bless,
What does that have to do with Mary?
The Apostles proclaimed Christ to the world. Where in Scripture does it show that Mary presented the cross of Christ to the world?
Where? What verse?
