Veritatis Splendor reflects a somewhat different approach.  The Marian section of the encyclical picks up and develops a theme previously published by Pope John Paul II in Dives in Misericordia, that is, Mary's share in Christ's mercy.  Mary's mercy is discussed within the context of morality and new evangelization.

The document begins with the theme of light.  Jesus Christ is the true light that enlightens everyone. (Jn 1:9)  There are three main chapters.  Chapter one establishes relationship to Christ as the basis for morality.  Chapter two focuses on questions fundamental to morality:  Law, Freedom and Law, Conscience and Truth, Fundamental Choice, and The Moral Act.  Chapter three returns to the theme of Christ-centeredness and evangelization as the point of decision-making.  We do what we do for the sake of Christ and relationship to him.

Then, almost as a surprise, the final chapter, articles 118 - 120, turns to Mary, Mother of Mercy.  The conclusion of Veritatis Splendor is an act of entrustment of the moral life of the People of God to Mary, Mother of Mercy.  The final paragraph consists of a prayer to Mary under this title.  Although Mary does not know sin, she nevertheless knows and shares our human condition.  In spite of all darkness, she remains completely open to God.

Veritatis Splendor links Mary's spiritual motherhood to the moral life: She understands sinful human beings and loves then with a mother's love.  Precisely for this reason she is on the side of truth and shares the Church's burden in recalling always and to everyone the demands of morality.  Nor does she permit sinful man to be deceived by those who claim to love him by justifying his sin, for she knows that the sacrifice of Christ her son would thus be emptied of its power. (VS 120)

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