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Mary and the Church:
Mary and the World (ecumenism) Reformation Churches©
The charts below are direct quotes from Post-Vatican
II Magisterial Documents concerning the theme, Mary and the Reformation
Churches. These teachings of the Catholic Church may prove useful to include in
talks, in homilies or for research. For the full title and document data, click
on the abbreviation code (for example, BYM leads you to the document, Behold
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IV. Mary
and the Church
6b. Mary and the World (ecumenism) Reformation Churches
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| Behold Your Mother
(USA), 1973 |
- Reformation and
Counter-Reformation [history, excesses and polemics] 103-104
- We are convinced that all
Christians share a basic reverence for the Mother of Jesus, a
veneration deeper than doctrinal differences and theological
disputes. We share a common past. Together we accept the Gospel
respect for the Mother of Jesus, handmaid of the Lord, woman of
faith, model of prayer, servant of the Spirit. 106
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| Marialis Cultus,
1974 |
- Praising God with the very
words of the Virgin (cf. Lk. 1:46-55), they are united, too, with
their brethren in the Churches of the Reform, where love for the
Sacred Scriptures flourishes. 32
- [guidelines for
Catholics]
The ecumenical aspect of Marian devotion is shown in the Catholic
Church's desire that, without in any way detracting from the unique
character of this devotion [seeking M's intercession], (LG 66, SC
103) every care should be taken to avoid any exaggeration which
could mislead other Christian brethren about the true doctrine of
the Catholic Church." (LG 67) 32
- Similarly, the Church
desires that any manifestation of cult which is opposed to correct
Catholic practice should be eliminated. 32
- since it is natural that in
true devotion to the Blessed Virgin "the Son should be duly known,
loved and glorified ... when the Mother is honored," (LG 66) such
devotion is an approach to Christ, the source and center of
ecclesiastical communion, in which all who openly confess that He
is God and Lord, Savior and sole Mediator (cf. 1 Tm. 2:5) are
called to be one, with one another, with Christ and with the Father
in the unity of the Holy Spirit. (Paul VI) 32
- [differences of opinion but
same power of the Most High which overshadowed the Virgin of
Nazareth (cf. Lk 1:35), hence -- not an obstacle but a path and a
rallying point for unity] 33
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| The
VM in Intellectual and Spiritual Formation, 1988
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- The post-conciliar period
has been characterized by dialogue and by the thrust towards mutual
understanding. This has brought an end to the centuries-old
mistrust and has led to a better knowledge of respective doctrinal
positions; it has also led to a number of common initiatives in
research. Thus, at least in some cases, it has been possible to
understand both the dangers in "obscuring" the person of Mary in
ecclesial life, and also the necessity of holding to data of
Revelation (The Ecumenical Directory provides guidelines for a
Mariological formation which is attentive to ecumenical needs:
Secretariatus ad Christianorum Unitatem Fovendam, Spiritus Domini
(April 16, 1970): AAS 62 (1970), 705-724). 14
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