Vatican II In A Year Day 90: LG 57-59: The history of Mary's role from her virginal conception
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Mar 31, 2025 A focused reading of Lumen Gentium explores Mary's presence from conception through Jesus' hidden life. Key joyful mysteries and her contemplative faith are highlighted. Discussion covers Cana, the cross, Pentecost, and her persevering, prayerful witness. The Assumption and Mary's exaltation are examined.
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Mary's Early Union With Jesus
- Mary is united with Jesus from his conception through his childhood, appearing at key moments that reveal their salvific partnership.
- Fr. Matthew cites the Visitation, Nativity, Presentation with Simeon, and the Finding in the Temple as moments Mary kept and pondered in her heart.
Mary As First Evangelizer
- Mary acts immediately as an apostle by presenting Jesus to others, sharing the newborn Savior with shepherds and magi.
- Fr. Matthew emphasizes her early evangelizing impulse at the Nativity and in bringing people to Christ.
Perpetual Virginity Affirmed
- The Church teaches Mary remained virginal after Jesus' birth, though the exact mechanics of that birth are debated.
- Fr. Matthew notes theological discussion about how the virginal integrity was maintained but affirms it as Church teaching.