Was it NECESSARY that Mary be sinless for her to be the Mother of Jesus?

[JillD]

I’ve heard “yes” and “no” in response to this question. Was it mandatory that Mary be sinless for Jesus to inhabit her womb, or was it merely “fitting”?

Thank you.

Jill

 

[Devon_Caffran]

These links should give you the answers that you need. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by this, please [contact Catholic Answers (http://www.catholic.com/home/contact.asp) directly. **Recommended Reading:
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• Immaculate Conception and Assumption
• Mary: Ever Virgin (Fathers)*
• Mary: Full of Grace (Fathers)*
• Mary: Mother of God (Fathers)*

Recommended Book:

• Refuting the Attack on Mary, Father Mateo