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Why does the Immaculate Conception get more attention than the Glorious Assumption? And what importance does the Immaculate Conception have the lives of Christians and Catholics?
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Simple question about the Immaculate Conception and the Glorious Assumption
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veritatisstella
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Probably the reason it gets more attention than the Assumption is that it is more central to the mystery of the Redemption than the Assumption. It was a privilege granted to Mary because she was to be the mother of God. One of her titles is the Ark of the New Covenant, because she was a dwelling place for God, like the Ark of the Covenant in the Old Testament. Good article on that here.
One reason the Immaculate Conception is important in the lives of Christians is that Mary is a model of perfection for us to follow. She is rightfully called “Mary most holy”, “virgin most pure”, etc.
One reason the Immaculate Conception is important in the lives of Christians is that Mary is a model of perfection for us to follow. She is rightfully called “Mary most holy”, “virgin most pure”, etc.
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brian_custer
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read the works of dr scott hahn on these topics
he struggled w marian issues
but he thought it through & arrived at the conclusion that the catholic church is correct on marian devotion
ps read dr scott hahn
pps read dr scott hahn
he struggled w marian issues
but he thought it through & arrived at the conclusion that the catholic church is correct on marian devotion
ps read dr scott hahn
pps read dr scott hahn
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Vico
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For the Latin Church…
Since 1992 Hawaii observed Days of Holy Obligation, in addition to Sundays, are The Feast of the Immaculate Conception and Christmas.
THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY is a Patronal Feastday of the United States of America. THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY is also a Solemnity and for USA excluding Hawaii, a Holyday of Obligation.
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MariaChristi
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Dear RCIA Graduate,
Having been in the Ministry of Adult Catholic Formation with my husband for some years now, I sympathize with those in charge of teaching RCIA classes. There is so much Truth to share in the 2000 years of God’s work in the Catholic Church!
When my husband and I were in charge of RCIA in a former parish we used several sources but the basic source was the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, another good help for us was provided through one of my husband’s theology courses given at Franciscan University, by Dr. Barbara Morgan: - “The Association for Catechumenal Ministry” see HERE
The above words are a longer introduction than your short question, but I want you to know that RCIA is only the beginning of formation in the Catholic Faith, and so questions about Mary are really important to ask and to keep listening to God’s answers in the primary sources of His Revelation: Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition and the Magisterium (teaching authority of the Catholic Church).
The dogmas of Mary’s Immaculate Conception, and her Glorious Assumption as well as the other two Dogmas of her Divine Maternity and Perpetual Virginity are ALL important.
Mary’s divine motherhood was proclaimed at the Council of Ephesus in 431. Devotion to the Mother of God has been in the Catholic Church for centuries, and in the whole of Christendom until the 1500’s when Luther began the Protestant separations. Some Protestants held Mary in esteem then and some still do, however today we see much more “hostility” and ignorance on what the Catholic Church teaches and why – especially regarding Mary.
If you perceive a greater emphasis on Mary’s Immaculate Conception, it may be as others suggested that here in the USA she is, under that title, the Patroness of the United States. It may also be that dogma was proclaimed in the 1800’s while the Assumption was proclaimed more recently in the 1900’s. Ultimately, however, the Holy Spirit has been given to guide the Church into all Truth and so it is more important to pray to the Holy Spirit for the Wisdom we need to answer the “why” questions.
Someone suggested Dr. Scott Hahn’s books. Dr. Hahn was also one of my husband’s theology teachers at Franciscan University, and I sat in on several of his classes. He is a good teacher.
Read also the Gospel of Luke and the other Gospels and books by Saints known for their love of Mary – shorter works can also be helpful such as Pope St. John Paul II’s Apostolic letter “On the Most Holy Rosary.”
A good article on the Four Dogmas of Mary can be read HERE
St. Bernard famously wrote: “Of Mary there is never enough”
Thanks for your question! Persevere in prayer to the Holy Spirit and surely God will answer your request for His Truth, always!
Having been in the Ministry of Adult Catholic Formation with my husband for some years now, I sympathize with those in charge of teaching RCIA classes. There is so much Truth to share in the 2000 years of God’s work in the Catholic Church!
When my husband and I were in charge of RCIA in a former parish we used several sources but the basic source was the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, another good help for us was provided through one of my husband’s theology courses given at Franciscan University, by Dr. Barbara Morgan: - “The Association for Catechumenal Ministry” see HERE
The above words are a longer introduction than your short question, but I want you to know that RCIA is only the beginning of formation in the Catholic Faith, and so questions about Mary are really important to ask and to keep listening to God’s answers in the primary sources of His Revelation: Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition and the Magisterium (teaching authority of the Catholic Church).
The dogmas of Mary’s Immaculate Conception, and her Glorious Assumption as well as the other two Dogmas of her Divine Maternity and Perpetual Virginity are ALL important.
Mary’s divine motherhood was proclaimed at the Council of Ephesus in 431. Devotion to the Mother of God has been in the Catholic Church for centuries, and in the whole of Christendom until the 1500’s when Luther began the Protestant separations. Some Protestants held Mary in esteem then and some still do, however today we see much more “hostility” and ignorance on what the Catholic Church teaches and why – especially regarding Mary.
If you perceive a greater emphasis on Mary’s Immaculate Conception, it may be as others suggested that here in the USA she is, under that title, the Patroness of the United States. It may also be that dogma was proclaimed in the 1800’s while the Assumption was proclaimed more recently in the 1900’s. Ultimately, however, the Holy Spirit has been given to guide the Church into all Truth and so it is more important to pray to the Holy Spirit for the Wisdom we need to answer the “why” questions.
Someone suggested Dr. Scott Hahn’s books. Dr. Hahn was also one of my husband’s theology teachers at Franciscan University, and I sat in on several of his classes. He is a good teacher.
Read also the Gospel of Luke and the other Gospels and books by Saints known for their love of Mary – shorter works can also be helpful such as Pope St. John Paul II’s Apostolic letter “On the Most Holy Rosary.”
A good article on the Four Dogmas of Mary can be read HERE
St. Bernard famously wrote: “Of Mary there is never enough”
Thanks for your question! Persevere in prayer to the Holy Spirit and surely God will answer your request for His Truth, always!
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Tis_Bearself
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I’m not sure what you mean by “get more attention”.
As MariaChristi noted, both the Immaculate Conception and the Glorious Assumption are key Marian dogmas of the Church, so they are on the same level.
Both the Immaculate Conception and the Glorious Assumption are celebrated with holy days of obligation, at least in the US.
If you are from Cleveland, Ohio the Feast of the Assumption definitely gets more attention as there is a huge fair and two Mary statue processions, fireworks, and the Mayor even shows up and prays. (It’s an Italian thing.)
The Immaculate Conception may be the focus of more spiritual writing because as the first response pointed out, it is a bit more central to the Redemption and perhaps a little more “deep” for people to understand with the parallels to the Ark of the Covenant. Actually, just getting people in the pews to understand that the Immaculate Conception refers to Mary herself being conceived and not to Mary conceiving Jesus is a bit of task in itself, as many Catholics never “got” that basic point due to poor catechesis.
As MariaChristi noted, both the Immaculate Conception and the Glorious Assumption are key Marian dogmas of the Church, so they are on the same level.
Both the Immaculate Conception and the Glorious Assumption are celebrated with holy days of obligation, at least in the US.
If you are from Cleveland, Ohio the Feast of the Assumption definitely gets more attention as there is a huge fair and two Mary statue processions, fireworks, and the Mayor even shows up and prays. (It’s an Italian thing.)
The Immaculate Conception may be the focus of more spiritual writing because as the first response pointed out, it is a bit more central to the Redemption and perhaps a little more “deep” for people to understand with the parallels to the Ark of the Covenant. Actually, just getting people in the pews to understand that the Immaculate Conception refers to Mary herself being conceived and not to Mary conceiving Jesus is a bit of task in itself, as many Catholics never “got” that basic point due to poor catechesis.
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HolySpirit
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They are both very important.
It could be something as simple as your parish priest feels more comfortable presenting one because it is more near and dear to his heart.
For all things Marian, check out Tim Staples book, Behold Your Mother. It is a one stop shop for all things about Mary.
It could be something as simple as your parish priest feels more comfortable presenting one because it is more near and dear to his heart.
For all things Marian, check out Tim Staples book, Behold Your Mother. It is a one stop shop for all things about Mary.
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