Pope Examines Relationship of Mary to Priests

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Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Aug 12, 2009 / 10:48 am (CNA).- During Wednesday’s general audience in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Benedict XVI spoke of there being a “nexus” between the Blessed Virgin Mary and the priesthood. Like St. John, he said, all priests “are called to accept her into their home.”

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I just read about this on catholic.org and was interested in getting some feeback about the Pope’s choice of words here (emphasis mine):
Speaking to those present, the Pope also pointed to the mystery of the Incarnation, “God does not act against our freedom” and that when he decided to become man "he needed the yes of his creatures” he was “dependent on the yes of one of his creatures”.
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Is this an appropriate word choice for what we, as Catholics, believe about the power of God and His relationship to us as humans? I’m honestly asking, not fishing for a fight.

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My reply may be too simplistic but God gave each of us free will…I’m sure even Mary.
 
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