Mary co-redeemer

9.  IS MARY OUR CO-REDEMPTRESS?

QUESTION?  Does Mary (Jesus mother) play a part in our salvation? 

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The Catholic church teaches (1) Mary participates in redemption with Jesus Christ, (2) grace is granted by Jesus only through the intercession of Mary, and (3) all prayers from the faithful must flow through Mary, who brings them to the attention of her Son.  The Vatican II Council and the New Catholic Catechism reaffirmed that Mary is the sinless Mother of God, that she ascended bodily to Glory (i.e., the Assumption of Mary) and was crowned as the Queen of Heaven, that she can hear and answer prayer.  The Roman Catholic Church teaches that Mary "did not lay aside her saving office but by her manifold intercession continues to bring us the gifts of eternal salvation.  She is Advocate…and Mediatrix” (969)

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What does scripture say?

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"12 Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12

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Please note:  Remember the wedding celebration.  Mary had to go to Jesus for him to get more wine.  Mary has no ability to perform miracles. 

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